Care Home Manager

Healthcare Homes; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in St Albans seeks an experienced manager for their residential home, responsible for overseeing occupancy and staffing while ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have previous management experience and a proven track record in meeting CQC standards, alongside strong communication and financial skills. Benefits include a company pension, 5.6 weeks paid holiday, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a residential home setting.
• Proven track record of meeting CQC standards.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee occupancy and staffing levels.
• Ensure high standards of care at all times.
• Conduct audits as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

People skills

Job description

Overview

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 residential home setting is required with a proven track record of meeting CQC standards and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 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.

Responsibilities

(Responsibilities are described above. Please ensure alignment with role expectations and governance requirements.)

Qualifications and What We're Looking For

Previous management experience in a residential home setting is required with a proven track record of meeting CQC standards and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 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. Great communication skills and ability to problem solve are essential, along with strong financial acumen and excellent people skills.

Benefits

• 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

About Healthcare Homes Group

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.