Title:  

House Manager

Responsible to:

Senior House Manager

Scope:

Abbeyfield

Key Objectives:

§  Maximise the quality of life of every resident living in the house(s)

§  To ensure all aspects of the house(s) are efficiently run

§  To co-ordinate and manage the house staff including the Assistant House Manager

§  Provide a catering service in line with the Safer Food Better Business Guidelines

§  To ensure an efficient handover process is in place and is adopted by all house staff

§  To lead on the application and development of policies and procedures to ensure the service meets and exceeds the Supporting People requirements

Expected Outcomes:

§  All residents feel welcome, included and involved in the house(s) and satisfied with the service provided

§  The independence of all residents is supported and maximised in line with their individual needs and abilities

§  All residents remain involved in the community in line with their individual needs and abilities

§  A rolling programme of social activities is in place which reflects the requirements of all residents

§  All staff and volunteers are managed effectively

§  All records and administration are accurate and kept up to date

§  All areas of the house(s) are clean, tidy and meet all Health and Safety and Environmental Health requirements

Candidate profile

Essential Requirements:

Desirable Requirements:

1. Good organisational skills
2. Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
3. Ability to read, write, work with numbers and demonstrate IT competency to a good standard
4. Experience of effective budget management
5. Ability to work on own initiative
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of older people
7. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times
8. Ability to effectively lead and manage individuals and a team
9. Prepared to travel to other venues for training/meetings as required
10. Ability to cook competently for groups

1. Experience in supporting older people in a similar environment
2. Current, clean driving licence
3. First Aid Certificate
4. Food Hygiene Certificate
5. Knowledge of Supporting People requirements