Care Home Manager

Healthcare Homes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses

Level 5 in Management

Blue Light Card

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Handford House in Ipswich is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our 52-bed nursing home. The role offers a salary of £60,000–£62,000 per year plus an annual bonus scheme, with a strong emphasis on delivering person-centred care and meeting CQC standards.

You will oversee occupancy, staffing, audits, and governance, ensuring high standards of care while fostering a warm, welcoming environment for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a nursing home setting is required with a proven track record of meeting CQC standards.
• A RGN with valid PIN would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing occupancy and staffing levels across the home, reducing agency staffing where possible.
• Regular updates across departments within the home and effective communication of developments.
• Undertake audits as required in accordance with governance systems.
• Ensure a high standard of care, putting residents at the centre and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable.

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication

Financial acumen

CQC knowledge

Education

RGN with PIN

Job description

Home Manager

Handford House, Ipswich

£60,000 - £62,000 per annum plus annual bonus scheme

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join Handford House as our new Registered Manager.

Handford House provides a high standard of nursing care provision for up to 52 residents. The home is rated Good by CQC.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Regular updates across the different departments within the home. Supporting with any developments and ensuring critical information is communicated effectively.
• Overseeing the occupancy and staffing levels across the home, reducing the need for agency staffing where possible.
• Undertake audits as required in accordance with our governance system.
• Ensuring a high standard of care at all times, putting our residents at the centre and making them feel safe, secure and comfortable within their home.

Our managers are the life and soul of our homes and you will bring your own personality and sense of joy into the home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Great communication skills and ability to problem solve are essential, along with strong financial acumen and excellent people skills.

Previous management experience in a nursing home setting is required with a proven track record of meeting CQC standards and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A RGN with valid PIN would be desirable.

We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 5 in Management
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch.