Manchester healthcare / nursing

Unit Manager (Nvq 3)

Date posted: Friday 6th November

Location: Northwich

Residential Unit Manager (NVQ 3)

Location: Northwich Job Type: Healthcare

Employee Type: Permanent

Hours per week: Full Time

Salary: Negotiable

Posting Date: 9 October 2009

Residential Unit Manager (NVQ 3)

To oversee / maintain the care of all Clients within the Care Centre and,

Take full responsibility for the day to day running of the Residential Unit. To delegate tasks and monitor all junior staff actively.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:

1. Ensure that all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the

Care Centre, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Clients.

2. Take responsibility for Client care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and

the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.

3. Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessment and review

of all other Clients.

4. Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the

Company’s policies and procedures.

5. Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Centre has an individualised

Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when

required, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures

6. Ensure that all commodities used in and around the Care Centre are sensibly conserved by all

grades of Staff e.g. monitor usage of incontinence aids, wipes, dressings, electricity etc.

7. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients’ personal and financial affairs and avoid

abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.

Communication:

8. Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.

Budgetary / Financial Control:

9. Be aware of the need to manage and maintain budgets agreed by the Home Manager and Head

Office.

10. Ensure that all commodities used in and around the Care Centre are sensibly conserved by all Staff

Members e.g. monitor the usage of incontinence aids, wipes, dressings, electricity etc.

Human Resources (HR):

11. Interview for new Staff Members with Line Management as and when required, in line with the

Company’s Recruitment policy.

12. Participate in Staff Induction & Training programmes as and when required.

Marketing:

13. Actively market the Care Centre and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the

local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Centre at all times.

14. Ensure the Care Centre is attractively presented, and odour free, at all times, in line with the

Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

15. Ensure a viewing room is suitably presented and available at all times (unless Care Centre is fully

occupied).

16. Deal with potential Clients as requested.

Training & Development:

17. Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre,

giving help and guidance where appropriate.

18. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

19. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

20. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health & Safety:

21. Report immediately to the Home Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by

a Client, colleague, self or another.

22. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and

Emergency and Fire procedures.

23. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged

furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

24. Promote safe working practice within the Care Centre.

General:

25. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third

parties.

26. Assist in the arrangements for fund raising.

27. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report

for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

28. Ensure security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.

29. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

30. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

31. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* Previous management / supervisory experience

* Genuine interest in, and experience of working with, the relevant Client group

* Ability to communicate effectively with Clients, Relatives and all grades of Staff

* N/SVQ Level 3 Care

To apply for this position please forward your CV to admin@caremaria.co.uk or call 0845 838 7551.