Lead Care Home Manager – Elderly Care Excellence

Orchid Healthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Home Manager for a small elderly care home near Milton Keynes. The temporary 3-month contract offers £42,000 per annum pro rata and 40 hours a week, with a view to permanent employment.

You will lead the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and ensure compliance with CQC standards. The ideal candidate will have prior Home Manager experience, hold an RMA/NVQ5 or equivalent, a valid NMC PIN (RGN/RMN), and strong budgeting and recruitment

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Home Manager.
• Holds RMA/NVQ5 or equivalent.
• Valid NMC PIN – RMN or RMN essential.
• Experience in budgeting and recruitment.
• Passion for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Promote clinical and administrative arrangements, training and care planning within the home.
• Organise and motivate carers to maintain high standards of care.
• Maintain and monitor residents' health and welfare.
• Liaise with GPs and multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ensure regulatory standards and regular staff meetings are met.

Skills

Home Manager experience

NMC PIN – RMN/RGN

Budgeting & recruitment

Education

NVQ5 or equivalent (RMA)

Job description

Orchid Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Home Manager for a small elderly care home near Milton Keynes. The temporary 3-month contract offers £42,000 per annum pro rata and 40 hours a week, with a view to permanent employment.

You will lead the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and ensure compliance with CQC standards. The ideal candidate will have prior Home Manager experience, hold an RMA/NVQ5 or equivalent, a valid NMC PIN (RGN/RMN), and strong budgeting and recruitment