Care Home Manager

Backed by 60 years’ experience, CHT Care Homes is an inclusive, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to taking great care of older people, while supporting our employees to do their best work.
Our network of 21 rest home, hospital and dementia care homes are grounded in living our values of care, compassion, comfort, connectedness and community each and every day. 
We offer interesting and rewarding work that improves the lives of older people, and in turn we are dedicated to creating a rewarding employment experience where the vital role each of our employees’ plays is recognised.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the unit in accordance with CHT values to implement plans and achieve goals and objectives.
• Manage resources effectively to operate within budget and financial targets.
• Manage the unit quality programme to achieve compliance with health and disability sector standards, legislation, contracts and CHT policy.
• Manage the unit’s reputation and local marketing to ensure positive relationships with the local community and occupancy targets are achieved.
• Recruit and lead staff in accordance with CHT policy to ensure that a competent, committed workforce staffs the unit.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of goods and services to the unit to ensure services are delivered in accordance with contracted terms and standards.
• Manage health and safety on the site to ensure that no-one is put at risk from unsafe environments or unsafe practices.
• Prepare budgetary recommendations and proposals for minor capital items in accordance with CHT policy.
• Accurately record and report resident, employee, quality, health and safety information in accordance with CHT policy.
• Prepare reports and newsletters in accordance with CHT guidelines and requirements.
• Create and manage a culture of continuous improvement and customer service, which aims to reduce complexity, duplication and waste and focuses resources on CHT's residents.
• Maintain facilities to protect CHT's investment in its assets and to maintain a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for residents.
• Maintain competencies relating to a Registered Nurse working in management and contribute to resident care as required.
• Contribute to the overall management of CHT by participating in planning and review processes and in special projects and assignments as directed by Area Managers and the Chief Executive.

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