Care Home Manager

Abbeyfield Living Society; Horsted Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £51,000 per annum

Bonus potential

33 days paid leave

Medicash health benefits

Company pension

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society seeks a dedicated Care Home Manager for Westall House. Lead the team, deliver person-centred care, and drive excellence at this on-site home in Horsted Keynes.

You will manage occupancy, budgets, and team development while maintaining strong relationships with Local Authorities and the CQC. 37.5 hours weekly, £45,000–£51,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within residential elderly care or similar setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home to deliver person-centred care to residents.
• Oversee occupancy, revenue targets, budgeting and cost control.
• Develop and coach team members to drive performance and engagement.
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships with Local Authorities and the CQC.
• Ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and safeguarding.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Elderly care understanding

Education

NVQ Level 4/5

Diploma in Social Welfare/Community Support

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Care Home Manager to lead the team at Westall House.

Role: Care Home Manager.

Location: Westall House, Birch Grove Road, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7BS.

Pay: £45,000-£51,000 per annum.

Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Contract: 37.5 hours per week.

The Role of Home Manager

• Our Care Home Managers are inspired leaders, who put the needs of our elderly residents first. You'll be a role model for Abbeyfield's values, and you’ll inspire your team to embody them too.
• You'll be responsible for the success of your home, which spans financial results, resident satisfaction, team engagement and external regulatory outcomes. You’ll also drive the development and growth of your team members.
• You’ll use your specialist knowledge to ensure the delivery of all our care services to the highest standard.
• You’ll oversee the home’s finances, including managing occupancy, ensuring we deliver on revenue targets, as well as budget planning and cost control.
• Competent in creating and developing strong internal and external relationships, you’ll play an important role in strengthening the Abbeyfield brand as a trusted healthcare partner with key audiences including Local Authorities and the CQC.

Rewards & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Salary up to £51,000 per annum, benchmarked annually
• Potential to earn quarterly bonus pay
• 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Comprehensive induction
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• You’ll have a relevant care related qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4/5, Diploma in Social Welfare/Community Support). Equally, you must be able to demonstrate experience working at a management level in a similar in residential elderly care) person centred care and support role within a registered care setting, ideally with evidence of favourable CQC compliance ratings.
• You will be an experienced Manager with significant people management skills, a strong understanding of the needs of older people in a care setting, including CQC fundamental standards and their impact in care management and practice and safeguarding of vulnerable adults ensuring a safe, effective, caring, responsive, and a well led service is provided to our residents.
• To be successful, you'll need a good balance of head and heart. You will be responsible for the delivery of a service which is both economically viable, managing available resources effectively as well as engaging with and meeting the needs of our customers.

Are you a Home Manager looking for a new challenge, who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.