General Manager

NHS; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Ilkley is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their team. The role involves delivering high-quality person-centred care, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in a similar environment and leadership qualifications. Join a team that values meaningful experiences for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellent person-centred quality care.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care based on best practice.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

IT competence

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, and are committed to supporting the people who care for their residents. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated General Manager to join their award-winning team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent person-centred quality care to residents in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, while meeting regulatory requirements, professional and statutory standards, and business performance targets.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred care based on best practice.
• Oversee ongoing recruitment, retention, and development of staff within the Home.
• Act as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in residents wellbeing.
• Ensure safe staffing levels are reviewed and maintained in accordance with occupancy and dependency.
• Provide ongoing inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensure costs are well managed and maintained within budgetary controls by reviewing regularly and monitoring stock.

About You

To be successful, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Have Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent.
• Possess excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be competent in IT.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted: 29 August 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Avery Healthcare, Ilkley, LS29 7QZ

Important Notes

• Please note this role will require:
• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.