3. STAFF MATTERS:

a) to assist the registered Manager to ensure that there is good communication with and between staff and to arrange staff meetings
b) to ensure that effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff is carried out and that training needs are identified and met

c) To arrange staff rotas.

• Premises:

a) to advise the registered Manager / owner of any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems and ensure the security of the premises
b) to ensure that the fire regulations are complied with and advise the person-in-control if there are areas of risk
c) to ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are complied with, and to advise the person-in-control accordingly where action is required

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To take responsibility as the person in charge of the day-to-day running of the Unit.
• To promote a caring environment for residents through high standards of professional practice which are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
• To ensure that each resident receives care appropriate to their individual need.
• To implement the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
• To adhere to all policies and procedures issued by the company, embedding them into good practice across the organisation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The day-to-day running of the Unit (30 Beds)
  To manage the day-to-day running of the Unit and to act as person-in-charge reporting to the registered Manager/Operational Manager/owner
  To investigate complaints, take appropriate action and report to the registered Manager/Operational Manager
  To liaise with and co-operate with CQC inspectors and inspections.
  To liaise and co-operate with Local Authority Monitoring and Contract teams as required

To contribute in supporting Quality & compliance manager in the completion of Quality Assurance surveys when required.

• Resident care:

a) to ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the residents are recognised, assessed and met
b) to support residents in the taking of decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle
c) to make or contribute to the assessment of need of each resident in conjunction with the resident, relevant professional agencies and, where appropriate, the resident’s family, and develop a Resident Plan which provides a satisfactory quality of life for that person
d) to promote relationships that enable each resident to participate in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability
e) to ensure the provision of healthcare arrangements which may include the ordering, recording and, where appropriate, the administration of prescribed medication
f) to be responsible with the registered owner for the efficient running of the domestic character of the business which will include ensuring that the dietary needs of residents are met, ensuring that good standards of food presentation are maintained, ensuring that supplies are ordered and ensuring that good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
g) to ensure the provision of care including that which may be provided by a competent and caring relative and which may include terminal care, under the direction of the GP and with the support of the community nursing service.
h) To safeguard residents from abuse and acting immediately to report the situation, following the organisation’s policies and procedures including any statutory notification to appropriate Regulations.