A Children’s Home based in
Kitengela is looking for a Home Manager to run its operations.
Job Description: Home
Manager
General Scope of the Post
This will include:
- The
management of all staff, efficient and effective day to day running of the
Home and further development of the service in line with community needs
and the requirements of the home.
- The main aim
will be to ensure resident well being by promoting the philosophy of
privacy, dignity, rights and fulfillment within a policy of managed risk
taking.
Principal Duties
- To lead,
direct, supervise and support staff working within the Home in providing a
network of services which can respond flexibly to the needs of the
Residents as individuals.
- To initiate
the formation of an advisory board to advice on matters pertaining to
running of the home
- To register
the home and incorporate policies that would govern effective running of
the home
- To ensure
that budgetary control of the Home is maintained in accordance with the
company’s financial guidelines.
- To formulate
a business plan for the purpose of planning and implementation of any new
development as identified for the promotion of services for agreement by
the Executive Committee.
- Overall
responsibility for management of the Home in an efficient and effective
manner within available resources and controlled budgets.
- Appoint
staff at all levels below that of Manager which will include advertising
as necessary, taking up references, conducting interviews, completing
health checks and applying for disclosure in line with the procedures
outlined in the Personnel Manual.
- To provide
induction training, information and supervision to staff as appropriate,
ensuring they are conversant with their duties, rights and
responsibilities.
- To promote
good communication by means of staff meetings, written and verbal reports
and encourage openness at all levels.
- To monitor
staff duties and performance. Ensure probationary periods are
managed appropriately. Deal with informal disciplinary matters and
action formal disciplinary procedures through the appropriate channels.
- Ensure the
emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the
Residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. This will
involve ensuring there are regular planned reviews, assessments and
formulation of care plans for all users of the services in liaison with
other professional workers.
- Involve
Residents where possible in decision making about activity, life style and
matters in the Home which may affect them.
- Publicize
the service offered by the Home, establish and maintain good relations
with the community.
- Encourage
and participate in social activities for the benefit of Residents,
including fundraising.
- Deal with
matters pertaining to the maintenance of the building and equipment.
- Oversee the
implementation of systems of working which enable Health and Safety
legislative requirements to be met for example, risk assessments etc.
- Ensure
mandatory training requirements are met in the Home and that clear, up to
date individual training records are kept on every member of staff.
General Requirements
In addition to the above,
there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home.
1) Participation in staff
meetings.
2) Participation in
training activities.
3) Participation in staff
supervision and personal development review.
4) Participation in quality
assurance systems.
5) Taking responsibility
for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of
caring for children.
6) All duties must be
carried out to comply with:-
a) Notification of
accidents and other Health and Safety requirements.
b) Statutory legislation,
in particular the Health and Hygiene regulations.
c) Nationally and locally
agreed Codes of Good Practice.
d) Fire precautions.
e) Equal opportunity and
the Home’s anti-discriminatory policy.
Health and Safety
- To be responsible
for your own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or
omissions may affect.
Note: The term ‘resident’
includes all clients using the services of the Home.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Applicants
must be female and at least 35 years of age.
- A post high
school education in social work and experience working with children are
preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 3
years working at supervisory level in a similar or relevant environment.
General Aptitude:
- Ability to
work under pressure
- Ability to
promote residents’ rights, equal opportunities and non-discriminatory
practice.
- Ability to
be creative, consistent, patient, compassionate and serious about
responsibility.
Motivation:
- Commitment
to promoting and developing the highest quality care standards for
children.
Knowledge:
- Recruitment
& Selection
- Health &
Safety at Work Act
- Budgets and
Business Plans
- Legislation
underpinning practice
- Knowledge of
local and national codes of practice relating to care of children
Specific Skills:
- Ability to
work with other care professionals
- Developing
staff
- Supervision
& Appraisal
- Managing
Budgets
- Good
communication skills
Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to
lead and motivate staff
Team Skills:
- Building a
team which supports and values individuals and recognizes individual
strengths and skills.
This
is a difficult live in, full-time position, with one day off a week.
The position includes
salary, housing and food.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and current remuneration package from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the e-mail address below to reach us by Monday, 7th January 2013.
E-mail: jessica@urbanisafrica.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and current remuneration package from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the e-mail address below to reach us by Monday, 7th January 2013.
E-mail: jessica@urbanisafrica.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
