Domiciliary Care Branch Manager
Location: St Neots, Saint Neots, UK
Salary: GBP 24,000.00 – GBP 27,000.00 Per Annum
Job Level: Senior
Industry: Medical & Healthcare
Function: Management & Operations
Description:
The company operates a care company in Peterborough, and they are looking to expand to either Huntingdon, St Neots, Bedford or Corby. They are happy with any of these areas, as they are focussed on finding the right candidate. Please see below for the job specification:
Job Specification:
The Homecare is an independent provider of domiciliary care based in Peterborough. They are now looking to expand their operations to Huntingdon and are looking for a Branch Manager to start and manage the operation.
They are looking for a responsible and enthusiastic individual, who is driven to offer the highest level of care and support to their customers. They want someone who above all, puts the clients first and will do everything within their power to offer them the best possible care. They focus on private paying customers, and as such, try and go the extra mile for every care package.
You will report into the Registered Manager, who will be working between two branches, and will be assisted by the Company Director during the initial launch phase. They will help to apply some of the principles and operational processes that have made the Peterborough branch a success.
Role Responsibility:
- Assist with the branch CQC registration and thereafter manage the running of the branch in line legislative and company requirements.
- Implement company policy and procedures, in line with head office guidelines.
- Support the management of care packages, from initial assessments, to the day-to-day running, including ensuring that welfare issues are dealt with and any concerns or suggestions are actioned.
- Assist with recruitment of care workers, including conducting interviews, and screening prospective candidates.
- Manage the care workers, and in time, supporting office staff including Co-ordinators, and Supervisors.
- Provide support in their role development and career enhancement.
- Provide regular reporting to the Director and Registered Manager, on care standards and business metrics.
- Promote the highest standards of care and service to all clients.
- Support and develop a service that ensures that the needs of customers are constantly being reviewed and assessed, to ensure that ever changing care needs can be supported.
The ideal individual will be:
- Passionate about their role, committed to the highest standards of care and compliant with CQC regulations
- Entrepreneurial, driven by business growth and motivated to exceed demanding performance targets
- An experienced leader, confident in interviews and team meetings, and able to grow, and manage a team of carers
- Able to work under pressure.
- Starting a branch is an intense process and can be demanding
- Highly organised and possess excellent time management skills
Essential Criteria:
- At least two years experience in domiciliary homecare working in a branch with a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and be working or willing to work towards level 5
- Must have a full driving license
Benefits
What they Offer:
- Basic salary banding of £24,000-£27,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Additional performance related bonuses on top of salary dependent on business growth and development.
- 20 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
Location: St Neots, Saint Neots, UK
Salary: GBP 24,000.00 – GBP 27,000.00 Per Annum
Job Level: Senior
Industry: Medical & Healthcare
Function: Management & Operations