Care Home Manager

Healthcare Homes Group; Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £1000)

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Level 5 in Management qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a Registered Manager for Handford House, a 52-bed nursing home rated Good by CQC. You will lead daily operations, maintain high care standards, and drive governance across departments.

You will manage occupancy, staffing, audits, and ensure safe, compassionate, person-centred care for residents. A proactive, communicative leader with financial acumen is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a nursing home setting and a track record of meeting CQC standards.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular updates across all departments and oversee governance communications.
• Oversee occupancy and staffing levels, aiming to minimise agency use.
• Conduct audits in line with the governance system and quality standards.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care at all times.
• Lead and foster a warm, professional atmosphere with strong leadership presence.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Financial acumen

People skills

Job description

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

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.

Paid mileage, paid travel time, weekly pay, paid training

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