Home Manager

Meridian Business Support; Sandiway; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursing Home Manager in Northwich, Cheshire. The ideal candidate will be a qualified nurse with management experience in a nursing home. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth while leading a compassionate team focused on person-centred care.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience managing a nursing home.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards essential.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home's staff.
• Recruit, train, and retain care professionals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the home's budget effectively.
• Implement marketing plans to maintain occupancy.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Oversee administrative tasks efficiently.
• Monitor home performance and initiate improvements.
• Manage risks to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience managing a nursing home

Knowledge of CQC standards

Excellent communication skills

Marketing and business skills

Passion for person-centred care

Participate in service development

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Nursing Home Manager

£65,000 per annum - DOE

Northwich, Cheshire

Must be a qualified nurse

Meridian Business Support are working with an established National Private Healthcare Provider client who are looking to recruit a Home Manager to lead a large Nursing Home in the Northwich area of Cheshire.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Private Healthcare providers as a Home Manager. Joing the company during a significant period of growth with excellent progression opportunities.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home's staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion, and empathy.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals committed to delivering person-centred care.
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
• Manage the home's budget, ensuring financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home's services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.
• Oversee all records to ensure the home's administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the home's performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience managing a nursing home
• A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors.
• A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home.
• Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person-centred care.
• Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.

Education and qualification

• NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience is essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy