Position: Care Manager
Location: Dalkeith, Edinburgh
Responsible to: Executive Director
Hours: 40 per week (flexible)
Salary: In the region of £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: 2-year fixed-term post
Are you a compassionate leader with a background in healthcare? A care home in Dalkeith is looking for a dedicated Care Manager to lead the team and provide high-quality care in a warm and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Provide clear operational management and strategic leadership, ensuring a positive ethos is embedded throughout the care provided.
- Care Quality: Lead a team of care workers to deliver high-quality care that meets Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all care practices comply with current regulatory standards, including quality assessments and statutory obligations.
- Staffing: Oversee recruitment, staff development, and management, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and the professional growth of team members.
- Health & Safety: Ensure the health, safety, and security of residents, staff, and visitors, adhering to all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Finance & Budgeting: Work closely with the Executive Director on budget preparation and ensure efficient resource management.
- Resident Engagement: Regularly meet with residents to ensure their voice is heard, incorporating their desires and ideas into their care plans.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualification, including a Registered Nurse.
- Experience: Proven background in healthcare, staff supervision, and care management.
- Skills: Strong understanding of the care sector, local authority services, and funding allowances.
- Additional: Full clean driving licence, full DBS clearance, and an appreciation for the Catholic ethos of the care home.
What Is Offered:
- Competitive salary in the region of £42,000 per annum.
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated care team and contribute to the overall management of the home.
- Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Ross Main on r.main@hrcrecruitment.co.uk outlining your experience and suitability for the role . Please note, applicants must be resident in the UK.
HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such