Care Home Manager (Nursing)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

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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.

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

• Proven experience as an exceptional nursing home manager
• Previous commissioning experience
• Registered with the CQC, or have been registered previously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents,
• families, staff and stakeholders.
• Good leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team of care professionals.
• Good understanding of financial management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with all relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently.
• Strong IT, organisational and administrative skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care and support to our residents.

Education and qualification

• 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.