Care Manager

Xealthcare Recruitment Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential mental health care home is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to lead a committed team in Worthing. The role involves managing staff, overseeing care plans, and building trusting relationships with residents, who may require support with various mental health conditions. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 5 or a Nursing NMC PIN, with experience in supporting adults with mental health needs. The position offers a compassionate working environment, committed to growth and development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or valid Nursing NMC PIN required.
• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs is essential.
• Must be calm, resilient, patient, and relationship-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff rotas and ensure safe staffing levels.
• Build trusting relationships with residents.
• Maintain communication with mental health professionals.
• Oversee care plans, medication records, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and conduct audits.
• Respond effectively to crises in residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Staff rota management

Relationship building

Crisis management

CQC compliance

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Valid Nursing NMC PIN

Job description

Care Manager

Residential Mental Health Care Home (Worthing)

Salary : £36,000

Hours : Monday Friday, 9am 5pm

Residents : 1518 adults (predominantly male), aged 24-65

We are seeking a dedicated Care Manager to lead our highly committed team in a residential mental health care home in Worthing. Our residents live with conditions such as paranoid schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression. They are largely independent with tasks like personal care, cleaning their room or laundry but may require gentle prompting based on their mental state.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff rota management - create, update and ensure safe staffing levels
• Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, offering calm, consistent support
• Maintain regular communication with mental health professionals, GPs and external agencies
• Lead and support a loyal staff team (90% long-term employees), including rotas, supervision and training
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, medication records, and accurate daily documentation
• Ensure CQC compliance, conduct audits, maintain policies, submit notifications and prepare for inspections
• Respond promptly and effectively to crises or changes in a resident's wellbeing and maintain excellent communication with mental health professionals, consultants and external services (regular calls / emails essential)
• Promote independence and a positive, stable environment for residents

About You

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care
• Management
• or a valid Nursing NMC PIN
• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs
• Calm, resilient, patient and relationship-focused
• Committed to long-term service, with ambition to progress into management

If you are compassionate, loyal and eager to grow within a well-established home, we would love to hear from you.