Care Manager

Crystal Care Group South East; Friday Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a motivated Care Manager to support daily operations in a newly constructed care home. This full-time position requires a dynamic individual with an NVQ Level 5 or working towards it. The Care Manager will oversee care compliance, manage staffing, and support team development in a family-oriented environment. The role offers a full induction training program and other benefits, contributing to high standards of care for residents and a supportive workplace for staff.

Benefits

FULL Induction Training Programme

FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card

FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check

Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme

Qualifications

• Dynamic and passionate individual eager to inspire and empower others.
• Experience in managing care and understanding statutory requirements.
• Ability to oversee staffing and ensure compliance with care standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge in absence of General Manager.
• Monitor residents' needs and ensure compliance with care standards.
• Provide coaching and support to team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Care planning skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a dynamic and passionate individual eager to inspire and empower others? We're seeking a motivated Care Manager to support the General Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the care home, with an NVQ Level 5 or currently working towards one.

You will be a vital member of our family-oriented environment at Maris View, Eastbourne! You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and staff. You will assist the General Manager in the overall direction, coordination, implementation control of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, vision and goals. If you're ready to bring your passion for caregiving to Crystal Care Collection and help us elevate our standards of care, we want to hear from you!

Your role will be based in Maris View which is well under construction and set to open in April 2026!

Key responsibilities

• To act as person in charge of the Home in the absence of the General Manager.
• To participate in the on-call rota for out of hours management.
• To oversee Residents needs are being met, and that relevant professional agencies and relatives where needed are informed in the best interests of the residents.
• To monitor and manage PCS compliance.
• To provide coaching and support for team members to develop their care planning skills.
• Oversee the ordering and booking in of all medication.
• Assist with interviews, investigations and disciplinary issues as required.
• Assist with rota management and staffing ensuring an appropriate skill mix of staff on shift at all times. Ensure the Coolcare rota is maintained.
• Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the homes, including HACCP, COSHH, Health and Safety, all aspects of the Care Standards Act to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.

Benefits

• FULL Induction Training Programme
• FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card
• FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check
• Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme

Hours of work : Full-time Monday to Friday, 08 : 00-17 : 00

Are you a friendly, hard-working individual, with excellent communication skills that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? Then we'd love to hear from you!