Swyddi ar lein
Bryn Blodau Manager
£41,418 - £43,421 a year | Permanent
- Reference:
- 23-25669
- Job title:
- Bryn Blodau Manager
- Directorate:
- Adults, Health and Well-being
- Service:
- Provider Services
- Closing date:
- 05/12/2023 10:00
- Job type/Hours:
- Permanent | 37 Hour
- Salary:
- £41,418 - £43,421 a year
- Pay Scale:
- PS3
- Location(s):
- Cartref Bryn Blodau, Llan Ffestiniog
Details
Job Advertisement
*PLEASE NOTE*
Cyngor Gwynedd is committed to being an inclusive employer, and to enhancing the diversity of the workforce.
Your application form will be assessed anonymously. Your title, name and email address will not be shared with the appointing panel for the purpose of shortlisting. You should carefully consider this when completing the further information section of the application form.
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Catherine Ellis on (01341) 424411
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH Tel: 01286 679076 E-Mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 05/12/23
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
Excellent skills in dealing with people, in showing respect, humour and empathy.
Demonstrates professionalism and a person who earns others’ respect and trust.
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership for the Health and Social Care Services (Adults Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
or
NVQ 4 Care/ Management RMA/CSS/CQSW/DIPSW/Registered Nurse
Or committed to completing QCF Level 5 within 6 months of appointment to the post. Failing to complete the qualification within the 6 month period there would be a review of the employment that could lead to termination of contract.
Relevant experience
Essential
Experience at managerial level
Broad understanding of care and/or health work
At least 2 years experience in the care profession
Desirable
Working in the field of care, experience of working with different agencies
Working in difficult situations in dealing with vulnerable people or difficult situations
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
The following has been summarised from the Council’s Competency Framework – see in particular the following management competencies.
Excellent skills in leading and managing people, including:-
•Inspiring and encouraging teams and individuals
•Providing direction and feedback
•Creating an environment of respect
•Effectively transferong the direction and vision to individuals and teams
•Delegating work effectively
Excellent resource management skills, including budget management, staff management and equipment/site management.
Development and performance management skills, including:-
•Improving performance by means of self development, and developing others
•Improving performance by means of measuring, monitoring and evaluating
•Implementing outcomes to provide continuous improvement
•Encouraging continuous improvement amongst others
•Creating business plans which reflect the direction and the improvement targets
Problem solving skills, by:-
•Making decisions that can be defended
•Responding effectively to the service or department priorities
•Making things happen
•Empowering team members
•Being able to make difficult decisions that might prove unpopular
Excellent communication skills
Very good awareness of the context and prepared to ensure that the information and context is current
Self-management skills of the highest standard, by demonstrating the following:-
•Proactive behaviour
•Accepting responsibility for your actions
•Providing stability in periods of change
•Demonstrating honesty
•Emotional awareness
Excellent skills in terms of work procedures e.g. officer work – including use of IT such as Excel, Word, E-mail etc.
Desirable
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Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Higher
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.
Reading and Understanding - Higher
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.
Writing - Higher
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
Job Description
Purpose of the post
•Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
•Operate as Registered Care Manager in accordance with the requirements of the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Council requirements. To lead and manage a service which offers care of the highest standard to service users placing the users at the centre of all aspects of the work. Secure a culture of respect.
•This post is part of the Department which leads on preventative health issues within the Council and in light of this the Manager will be expected to ensure that they fully contribute to this agenda by working with other managers in the Department. This will include contributing to discussions which encourage improvement within the population’s health.
Responsibility for functions
•Responsibility for managing the service staff and budget effectively.
•Responsibility for ensuring that the resources, tools and equipment used are in a good condition and are fit for purpose.
•Responsibility for the care of residents along with their resources where appropriate (cash, medication, property and personal requirements).
Main duties
MANAGEMENT DUTIES
1.Be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management of the service and ensure that all the activities meet with the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines of Gwynedd Council and that the standards stipulated by the Standards Act 2000 are met.
2.Manage the service budget effectively and conform with Gwynedd Council’s Financial Regulations.
3.Ensure that all activity within the Service complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety Acts and to co-operate with the relevant officers and other managers within the Department to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements.
4.Ensure that any building, furniture, tools and equipment within the service are in good condition and are suitable and with the relevant officer from the Property department, to ensure that the service Development Programme is reviewed annually. Ensure that any problems are reported to the relevant Area Manager.
5.Ensure that medication in the service’s care is suitably safeguarded and that it adheres to the Medication Code and the requirements of the Care Act.
6.To review, annually, the service statement of purpose and all relevant documentation available to the public and required under the Care Standards Act 2000. This will be done under the guidance of the Head of Department as the Responsible Person under the Care Act.
7.Ensure that the administration of the service is orderly and current. This to include producing risk assessments, staff and service user files including records of staff development plans and supervision sessions. There will also be a need to ensure that managerial information is produced and monitored within the Department’s guidelines.
8.Ensure that an effective communications procedure is implemented within the service to enable relevant information to be available to all service staff, whatever their work pattern and that a formal procedure is in place to share information between each shift or work pattern.
9.Develop, monitor and review the services within the service to ensure that the users receive a service that meets their assessed needs
10.Ensure that each user’s Plan is up-to-date and is reviewed and that all records relating to each individual user are up-to-date. These plans should ensure that the person is at the heart of the process using the Person Centred Planning method.
11.Ensure that the Area Manager and / or Responsible Person are aware of any issues that may impact the quality of the service provided.
12.Site Manager for the service where appropriate (e.g. residential home manager) and ensure compliance with
all related policies in this field.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
1.Lead on recruiting and appointing suitable staff for the service.
2.Lead on the staff induction process by supporting departmental arrangements when needed.
3.Ensure that staff supervision and development is in accordance with the Council’s policies and guidelines and that every member of staff is appraised annually.
4.Ensure that staff have received a formal presentation that will include relevant training and that they are advised and guided to work in a manner that respects every user as an individual and creates a homely and welcoming atmosphere within the home.
5.Ensure that the matters falling under the stipulated standards are addressed, be this to review work rrangements or by following the capability or disciplinary procedures with staff.
6.Ensure that staff absences are managed and that staff receive assistance in accordance with the Council’s guidelines, but also that measures are in place to ensure that the absences do not have a detrimental impact on the service or on its financial position.
7.Ensure that personal development is addressed and that courses and seminars are attended and that this learning is cascaded within the service.
CARE STANDARDS
1.Co-operate with CSSIW inspectors and respond and act on their recommendations within the specified time.
2.Ensure that the needs of users are met in accordance with what is in the User’s Plan and that the plan is reviewed regularly.
3.Promote feedback from service users either as individuals or as a group.
4.Manage service quality by using key information and by producing an improvement / development plan for the service at the frequency required by the Department.
5.Ensure that the relatives and friends of the users are part of the service planning process if this is the user’s wish.
6.Ensure that the health needs of the users are assessed but that a provision is available to meet with their health needs.
7.Establish and maintain a procedure for administering and distributing medicine in accordance with the service policy and in collaboration with the local pharmacy and the Local Health Board.
8.Work jointly and nurture a relationship with local doctors, community nurses and other medical staff in order to ensure that relevant health programmes are available to users.
9.Ensure that the highest safety standards are maintained at all times for the users, staff and visitors to the home. That a risk assessment is undertaken when risk is highlighted, and then implemented and reviewed as and when needed.
10.Register with the Care Council in accordance with national guidelines.
GENERAL
•Responsibility for self-development.
•Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
•Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
•Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
•Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
•Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
•Responsibility to report any worry or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
Special circumstances
•In an emergency, or due to an investigation, the need to work unsociable hours may be needed. In addition, the post holder will be expected to be programing a number of visits / inspections of the service by sometimes working during the weekend or at night.
