About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Registered Manager to join our wonderful team at Cottage View Residential Home in Knighton. Cottage View is a key feature within the community and offers both temporary and interim placements with a friendly, homely and engaging atmosphere.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
-The operational management and daily running of the Cottage View Residential Home.- All aspects of staff management, including recruitment, training, including budgetary management.- Professionally accountable for the care received by service users within Cottage View and will oversee and ensure a safe, efficient, effective, and high-quality delivery of care to service users.- Abide by the guidance and standards of CSSIW in providing care to residents and ensure the registration category of the home is complied with.- Be the named Registered Manager and key point of contact and focus for all care staff, service users and their families to turn to for assistance, advice, and support, communicating with the relevant agencies, departments and services as required.
Main duties of the job
Operational Management of the Care Home
Staff management and professional development
Leadership
Care of Residents
Planning and Service Development
Digital and Information Responsibilities
Quality Improvement
Governance and Monitoring
Communication and Collaborative Working
Finance and Resource Management
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) or equivalent. Registered with the Social Care Wales or willingness to obtain once recruited into post Knowledge of Health & Safety in relation to homecare services and risk management in line with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Level 3 (or equivalent) advanced knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding including identification, suspicion, procedures and processes Excellent understanding of the principles of high-quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working in a care setting, in either a private or statutory organisation Ability to lead and manage a team of staff with vision and enthusiasm Experience of building positive working relationships with individuals and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the Ability to undertake risk assessment and create action plans for improvements Ability to plan and organize workloads effectively Excellent administrative skills and computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office applications and other systems Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, retention, training, supporting and supervising staff; managing attendance, performance and taking action where necessary Experience of financial management Ability to implement procedures and instructions Keep knowledge and skills up to date
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets) Ability to support residents with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non-judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers Motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills Work in complex situations with many differing partners Work under time constraints, resilience and stamina Ability to travel within role
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Cottage View Care Home
Ffrydd Rd
Knighton
LD7 1DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)