Unit Manager Care

Job summary

To lead the care team during any allotted span of duty ensuring that the personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis according to individual needs and capabilities. To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the activities of daily living undertaken by the residents within the care home. To act as the company's representative on site, promoting the company's image and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.

Responsibilities - To ensure that the care, welfare and safety of all residents is of the highest possible standard, taking full responsibility for adherence to statutory regulations. - To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships between colleagues/residents and colleagues/relatives. - To be responsible for the admission of any new residents to the home for the purpose of assessment/evaluation, and establishment of a good mutual relationship with the Care UK Admission and Discharge Policy. - To be responsible for a physical/psychological assessment of new residents on admission to the home. - To institute individualised care plans according to the care process. - To institute individual therapy plans in consultation with other health professionals as appropriate.

- To update existing care plans for every resident according to changes in the status of the resident on a daily basis. - To be aware of psychological change in residents and report such to the home manager or deputy manager. - To disseminate any relevant information regarding new or existing residents where appropriate, remembering the principles of confidentiality. - To be responsible for the safe administration and recording of all medication prescribed by the resident's medical practitioner. - To be responsible for the custody and safe dispersal of all medication brought into the home, by either residents or the pharmacist. - To act as advocate as and when appropriate. - To liaise with visiting members of the medical and associated professions who may visit the care home and record outcome of the same ensuring that prescribed or recommended treatment is carried out. - To liaise with relatives as appropriate and record outcome of conversations. - To supervise all dietary needs of residents as appropriate and ensure that individual requirements are met as far as possible. - To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the residents and to make the care home as stimulating and attractive to live in as possible. - To be responsible for the care and protection of patients' property. - Observe requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 where applicable