Care Community Manager

Barchester Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing programmes

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Care Community Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will oversee care delivery, ensure accurate care plans, and promote safe medication management while guiding and developing staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to creating a positive environment for residents, families and colleagues across the community.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience leading a care team within a care home environment.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred care planning and medication management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A positive, professional and compassionate approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to live well.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of carers and senior carers to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
• Oversee care delivery within the community and ensure care plans are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure medication is managed safely and residents receive appropriate support.
• Coach and develop the team, mentoring and leading by example.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Medication management

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Community Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a key leadership role in ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you'll lead and inspire a team of carers and senior carers to provide outstanding, person-centred care to every resident.

You’ll oversee care delivery within your community, ensuring care plans are accurate and up to date, medication is managed safely, and residents receive the support they need to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You’ll also support the development of your team through coaching, mentoring and leading by example.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and creating a positive environment for residents, families and colleagues alike.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Care Community Manager, you'll need:

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience leading a care team within a care home environment
• Strong knowledge of person-centred care planning and medication management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A positive, professional and compassionate approach
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to live well

You’ll be organised, approachable and committed to developing others, helping to create a culture where residents and colleagues can thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

If you'd like to use your leadership skills to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.