The biggest cost for a care home is staff wages (55-70%). Liam looks at nurse pay, agency rate calculations, and whether care homes are an attractive opportunity for independent operators.
Registered Managers should not just be left to get on with it and then blamed when things don’t work. They should be allowed influence and not held to account for things they cannot control.
I used to work in banking. I’m now a Care Assessor in domiciliary care. I would recommend my journey to anyone looking for a change, a challenge and job satisfaction. This is why and how I did it.
Care standards have evolved a great deal in the last 20 years. The job of the Registered Manager is more complex than ever. The Level 5 Diploma does not fully equip managers for care services in 2021.
An interview for a Registered Manager’s job is your chance to find out if the role is a great opportunity. This article details how every manager should prepare for their care home job interview.
If you work in health and social care as a Support Worker or Care Assistant then you may be expected to undertake the Care Certificate. This article explains what you can expect to learn.
Is the Supreme Court right to rule that Care Workers who are required to sleep at their place of work are not entitled to the minimum wage for their whole shift? Comment Like ❤️ Reply
