Read more

Avery Healthcare Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursing Care Manager for Eastbourne Gardens Care Home in Eastbourne to deliver high-quality nursing care and directly manage Registered General Nurses. You will coordinate assessments, develop person-centred care plans, and lead the nursing team with regular supervision, appraisals, and effective communication with staff.

DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required; join a supportive, values-driven organisation delivering

Qualifications

• Hold a Registered Nurse qualification.
• Have 2–3 years post-qualification experience in elderly care or a relevant field.
• Possess management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessment process and ensure care plans are person-centred.
• Communicate resident information to staff using appropriate channels for care delivery.
• Oversee Nursing Team with regular meetings, agendas, attendance, actions and minutes.
• Support and develop team through regular supervision, appraisals and performance plans.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

CQC Fundamentals

Elderly care knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as Nursing Care Manager at Eastbourne Gardens Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Nursing Care Manager will be to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to residents in a nursing home and to directly manage the Registered General Nurses on your team.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring that the plan of care is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary, the resident is involved in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into a person-centred care plan
• Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each resident is communicated using the most appropriate method, e.g. APB, Handover, MCM, to the proper members of staff to achieve delivery of a person-centred approach
• Overall responsibility for the management of the Nursing Team, introducing effective mechanisms for communication, such as team meetings, communication boards, etc. Arranging such meetings, organising agendas, attendance, outcomes, actions, minutes
• Support, guide and develop their team members by carrying out regular supervisions/one-to-ones and yearly reviews and support individual performance management plans for identified staff.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a Registered Nurse qualification.
• Have 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, with evidence of ongoing professional development in elderly care or a relevant field.
• Possess previous management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships, including effective influencing skills

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our 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.

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, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.