We are a small family run organisation currently comprising of three purpose built facilities all providing 24 Hour Residential Nursing Care for Younger Adults and Elderly:

ROLE SPECIFICATION

• To organise and prepare nutritional meal plans to a high standard including special diets.
• Be responsible for the cost control, usage and ordering of supplies on a regular basis.
• Ensure all practices meet with Environmental Health Standards.
• Be responsible for ongoing staff training within the department.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• To plan menus following liaison with Manager and Service Users.
• To prepare meals and special diets according to each individual Service Users needs following assessment by nursing staff.
• To allow Service Users freedom and choice and accommodate their wishes with regards to their diet.
• To order, check and store all deliveries received promptly as per food type.
• To ensure quality produce at an acceptable price is ordered by liaising with Manager.
• To ensure that staff are well supervised at all times and are aware of their responsibilities with regards to rules, regulations and condition of work.
• To cover colleague’s duties in times of sickness and/or holidays maintaining adaptability at all times.
• Ensuring equipment is used correctly, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis documenting same in cleaning schedules.
• To undertake induction training and participate in training programmes which may be required either by law or company standard.
• To abide by the home’s security precaution at all times.
• To comply with regulations in respect of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Environmental Health and Fire Procedures etc. Abide by the company’s Health & Safety Policy.
• To report all complaints, however minor to the Manager.
• To attend meetings as required by the Manager.
• To be courteous and polite at all times and to develop good relationships with Service Users, visitors and other professionals both inside and outside the home.
• To abide by the company’s policies and procedures and report any non-conformances in the correct manner.
• To answer outside telephone calls politely and relay messages efficiently.
• To promote the good name of the home and the company at all times.
• To co-operate and maintain good working relationships with all staff.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonable requested in order to maintain the smooth running of the home.
• Be fully aware of your terms and conditions of employment.
  The above is considered to be a broad representation and not necessarily a comprehensive list. Additional responsibilities will be agreed from time to time as the needs of the home dictate. Any major variation to the key tasks will be subject of discussion and agreement between the post holder and the Manager.