Care Home Manager

As one of Scotland’s leading care providers, committed to delivering the highest quality of service and ensuring that independence, privacy, dignity, respect and reablement is at the heart of everything we do.

Our staff are highly trained, knowledgeable, empathetic and maintain a stringent and uncompromising standard of care which exceeds both company and industry standards.

Currently, we are looking to attract a like-minded and highly experience care professional, looking to advance their career and assume full day-to-day managerial responsibility for one of their premier homes in the Lanarkshire area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Take overall responsibility for the smooth running of the Care Home and the general well-being of Service Users and Staff alike
• Ensure the highest standard of care is provided via continuous assessment and training of staff and that all Group policies, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to at all times
• Assess needs of service users in residential /nursing care and subsequently monitor the planning and on-going evaluation of care
• Monitor Care Plan documentation and undertake weekly review to ensure best practice and any necessary adjustments to Care Plan have been made
• Control the ordering and administration of drugs within the Care Home and maintain the necessary records as and when required by the regulatory authorities
• Maintain effective communication with Service Users, Relatives, Staff Members, Business Manager, Directors and any other concerned bodies
• Effectively manage recruitment, staff levels, hours, absence, appraisals, training plans etc.
• Assist in actively marketing the Care Home and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate regulatory requirements and prepare draft response to Care Inspectorate Inspection Reports for approval by Directors prior to issue

The successful candidate will likely possess the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Extensive management experience gained within a Care Home environment
• Excellent computer skills and experienced with electronic care planning and MAR sheets
• Have a continued motivation to work with vulnerable people and possess the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships, including personal boundaries, with the people you support
• Have emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and be able to lead a team to deliver a high-quality care environment
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and make independent decisions when required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, caring, considerate, punctual, reliable, honest and hard-working
• Clear and concise communicator with excellent listening skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times