Care Home Manager (Nursing)

About The Company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead our team with passion and excellence. Located in Sandiway, near Northwich, Redwalls is a grade II listed Edwardian home offering nursing and residential care for up to forty-four residents, holding a 'GOOD' rating from the CQC.

We are seeking a Home Manager with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care, strong business acumen, and marketing skills. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to guide our home towards an Outstanding CQC rating while leading our dedicated team.

As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.

You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams. These teams will collaborate with you to ensure smooth operations and exceptional care for our residents.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and empathy.

• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals who are committed to delivering person-centred care.

• Ensure that the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.

• Manage the home’s budget, ensuring that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.

• Develop and implement a well-thought-out marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.

• Have oversight of all records to ensure that the home’s administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the home’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as necessary.

• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring that the home is a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home.
• A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors.
• A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home.
• Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person-centred care.
• Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.
  
  

Education and qualification

• Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).
  
  

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

• Redwalls Nursing Home, Northwich, Cheshire
• Pay:: £60,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Type: Permanent
• Shift: Salaried
• Excellent PRP
• Additional bonuses based on excess profit
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
• Excellent performance related bonus
• Additional bonuses based on excess profit
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement
• Relocation assistance provided
  
  

Location

Situated in Sandiway, near Northwich, Redwalls offers nursing and residential care in a grade II listed, Edwardian home bursting with character. Residents love the elegance and individual character of the bedrooms and living spaces and the stunning gardens.

Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich CW8 2ND

Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.