Team Manager

Main function of the job:
• To provide leadership of the administration, care, and people management functions of the Service, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.
• To carry out, and provide leadership in marketing the service, and selling its services at the agreed prices.
• To maintain the operations of the service at the standard agreed with the Registered
Provider, within the financial budget or other parameters set by the Provider.
• To maintain support and management skills at the current level, and undertake
such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that
currency of practice.
• To manage the services within the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Person Registered, legislative requirements, relevant regulations, and in line with
accepted best practices.
• Notify the Care Quality Commission, at least one month prior to absence (except in an emergency, in which case within one week) of continuous absence of 28 days or more,
stating the following: length of absence; reason for absence; arrangements for running
the establishment; name, address and qualifications of person responsible for the
establishment during the absence.
• Notify return within 7 days of return from an absence of 28 days or more.
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Supervisory responsibilities:
• To manage each of the service functions within the service.
Main Duties (not in any order of priority):
Management of the organisation:
1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Responsible Individual for the service.
2. Create and uphold an open, positive and inclusive management culture.
3. Formulate and administer the service’s budget based on the service’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
4. Participate in the development of the service’s policies.
5. Share in the development of strategic plans for the service.
6. Participate in evaluation of the service against agreed organisational goals, business, and quality objectives.
7. Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
8. Minimise legal risks.
9. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of the service’s management
information systems.
10. Advise the Registered Provider of any changes to the structure of the organisation which may be required.
11. Organise the formulation and implementation of all of the policies and procedures.
12. Formulate and implement care policies and procedures.
13. Implement and maintain the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the service.
14. Manage the service in accordance with the Management Protocols within the company Policies and Procedures System.
15. Participate in discussions reviewing employee remuneration.
16. Operate the service in a cost-effective manner, within the financial limits set by the
Provider, particularly in the area of personnel costs.
17. Be involved in the design and implementation and maintenance of the service’s quality assurance programme.
18. Design and administer an evaluation of the support standards and support service
provision.

Management of the Human Resources:
1. Specify, recruit, select and train employees, in numbers agreed with the Provider, and at a cost which is agreed with the Provider, not exceeding the agreed staff budget
(including agency cost).
2. Develop a master plan rota to comply with statutory requirements and the satisfaction of ongoing Service User needs, and which meets the financial targets of the service.
3. Ensure that job descriptions for all employees are appropriate to current practices in
each function.
4. Implement and evaluate the orientation and induction of all new employees.
5. Assist individual staff to develop in their role and level of compliance with agreed
standards.
6. Promote and implement the service’s policies and procedures

7. Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts.
8. Create a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
9. Create and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.
10. Manage employee numbers so as to eliminate the use of Agency staff for routine or
planned absences.

Management of support Services:
1. Develop the philosophy, goals and objectives for the support and nursing practice.
2. Assess the effectiveness of support and nursing implementation and delivery.
3. Implement action to meet and maintain support and nursing standards.
4. Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams in order to
maximise opportunities for Service User therapeutic support.
5. Ensure that Service User rights are protected.
6. Encourage a model of self-care and Service User rehabilitation.
7. Evaluate Care Plans.
8. Evaluate standards of support and nursing competence.

Professional Long Term Support Leadership:
1. Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of support.
2. Encourage health promotion within support strategies.
3. Engage in local meetings relevant to the activity of the service.
4. Establish relationships with learning institutions to promote availability of staff training at all levels.
5. Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
6. Promote a positive image for residency and employment within the service.
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All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take
reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
To undertake any such additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.
This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main
responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes
and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder