The owner  of the business has over 60 years of experience in the care sector starting as a nurse in the 1960’s and deciding to buy a care home in 1995. The business part of the care home is now being managed by her son who has over 30 years experience in business.

 

We employ one Registered Manager, who also has over 30 years’ experience in the care sector and has been with us since 2011. Our registered manager is in the process of taking her lNVQ Management and Leadership level 5 and has a wealth of knowledge and skills in person centred care.

 

We have a Deputy Manager, several senior care staff, fifteen care assistants (full-time/part-time), two cooks, one domestic staff. 

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All staff receive the necessary criminal records checks and clearance from the Independent Safeguarding Authority's Vetting and Barring list before starting their employment with the home.

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We have three care staff and a Manager on duty during the day. Three care staff are on duty in the evening. At night there are two care staff on duty and one member of management on call. All of our support staff receive training in the home's philosophy and values. The home is fully committed to staff learning and development.

 

Service users are involved in the recruitment process (All staff receive the necessary criminal records checks and clearance from the Independent Safeguarding Authority's Vetting and Barring list before starting their employment with the home).

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Qualifications/training

 

All staff have received training in adult safeguarding provided by the local authority and refresher training in various aspects of health and safety. Their training is regularly updated.

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All staff are trained in First Aid, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, Mental Capacity Act and Dementia Awareness, Infection Control as part of their induction and many staff have been trained in Palliative care, Advanced Medication, Sensory Awareness, Communication, Dignity and Respect .