Our perception of social care is shaped by the media. Stories tend to be about one of three negative themes - care home profiteering, harm or neglect. It’s time this changed.
The success or failure of a care service does not rest entirely on the Registered Manager’s shoulders. The best care providers build an environment for a good manager to thrive.
Alison began a new career in care only to encounter poor standards. This cautionary tale is also a reminder that most agencies do have high standards and that’s what we judge the poor ones against.
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.
