Area Director Area Director

HC-One Ltd.; Cootham; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK seeks an Area Director to oversee Home Managers and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The role involves leadership, team development, and fostering inclusivity within the organization. With a competitive salary of £75,000 per annum and an array of benefits, this position is ideal for those committed to making a difference in the care sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to high street discounts

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles, preferably in care or health sectors.
• Ability to develop high-performing teams and manage performance indicators.
• Commitment to inclusive working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Home Managers to deliver quality care and achieve financial targets.
• Support and mentor Home Managers for excellent team performance.
• Develop relationships with external commissioners to enhance home reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Performance Monitoring

Communication

Inclusive Practices

Job description

As an Area Director you will lead Home Managers and Senior Home Manager/s in your Area to deliver the HC-One vision and mission of being the kindest care home provider and the number one care home in every locality and deliver the best health and care experience for residents, the best working environment for colleagues and the best return for investors.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of a group of Home Managers and Senior Home Manager/s to deliver the highest quality of care and best return for investors
• Supporting and developing Home Managers to develop a high performing team that achieves excellent standards in every home.
• Working with support colleagues to facilitate delivery of your SLA with them and thereby ensuring the delivery of the targets in your Area.
• Developing HC-One's reputation with commissioners and external professionals to ensure the homes in your Area are the number one choice in their communities.
• Working with Senior Home Manager/s to help them mentor new Home Managers and support existing Home Managers to deliver best practice
• Recognising indicators of poor performance or poor quality and acting quickly to remedy
• Working systematically with Home Managers and project managers to develop and deliver each Home's business plan

Inclusive Workforce & EEO Statement

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

Values & Culture

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We are creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care - and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Compensation and Benefits

£75,000 per annum

All Locations: Sussex; All Departments: Operations; Job Family: Operational Management.

Alongside your salary, you will enjoy access to a wide variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as an Area Director we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Digital GP for you and your children under 16
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role