Care Manager

Blue Octopus; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Reading seeks a Care Manager to oversee the opening of a new care home. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting older people to live well. The ideal candidate will have management experience and knowledge of care regulations, and will be passionate about making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan with 6% employer contribution

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support initiatives

Opportunities for learning and development

Monthly prize draw

Retail discount schemes

Access to affordable loans

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus of £200

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team, ideally as a Deputy Care Manager or similar.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations and leadership.
• Lead staff recruitment and ensure comprehensive training.
• Conduct care home rounds and handle inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Sales and Marketing

Education

Care Certificate

Knowledge of Care Standards Act

Job description

Care Manager

Friends Place, Calcot, Reading

Salary £36,487.50

Permanent – Full Time (40 hours per week)

Monday to Friday (including some evenings and weekends).

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity offers care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for those in financial difficulty.

We are seeking a Care Manager to work alongside the management team to ensure the successful opening of our new home, Friends Place, in Calcot, Reading. Our state-of-the-art care home will feature:

• 66 luxury bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms.

• A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.

• A stylish salon offering professional pampering.

• A peaceful library for reading and reflection.

• A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

Our modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. Friends Place will be a vibrant, welcoming community providing exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Joining us as Care Manager, you will:

• Support the General Manager in all aspects of daily operations, providing leadership to the care team to promote person-centred care.

• Lead, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the care delivered to residents, ensuring legal compliance and high standards within the care home.

• Assist in implementing specific projects aligned with the charity's strategy, vision, and goals.

• Ensure timely completion of care home quality processes, cross-referenced as directed by the General Manager.

• Lead staff recruitment and ensure comprehensive training.

• Support staff supervision and appraisals, maintaining up-to-date records.

• Conduct care home rounds, handle inquiries, and carry out Moving-In assessments for new residents.

• Participate actively in marketing strategies for the home.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about supporting older people to live well. You should have experience leading and managing a team, ideally as a Deputy Care Manager or similar, with knowledge of the Care Certificate, Care Standards Act, and health and safety legislation.

Approachable, resilient, and professional, you should have a positive attitude, be knowledgeable about sales and marketing principles, and skilled in staff recruitment and retention. You should be a problem solver with a proactive approach to current practices, capable of conducting audits and ensuring high standards of person-centred care for every resident.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference in older people's lives every day.

In return, you will enjoy a range of benefits:

• Group Pension Plan with a 6% employer contribution.

• Generous annual leave.

• Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee assistance programme.

• Opportunities for learning, development, and progression.

• Monthly prize draw with three prizes to be won.

• Retail discount schemes.

• Access to affordable loans, salary savings, and salary advances.

• Health cash plans for you and your family.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Long service awards increasing with length of service.

• Refer a friend bonus of £200.

• Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is a core value at Friends of the Elderly. All staff must follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and report any suspected abuse immediately.

Criminal record checks:

This role involves regulated activities. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check, including barred list checks. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory clearance. Having a criminal record does not necessarily disqualify you; it depends on the circumstances.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We strive to treat all staff equally and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and accept each other’s differences. Our aim is to create an environment that attracts and retains the best people—those who care and can make a difference.

Currently, we do not sponsor visas, but we welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Apply promptly, as we may close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is appointed. Interviews are conducted as applications are received.