Residential Care Manager

Avery-Healthcare; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by Avery

UK work eligibility

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Residential Care Manager for Rivermere Care Home in Kent. The role leads a team of Care Supervisors to ensure high-quality personal care for residents in a warm, compassionate environment.

You will coordinate assessments, support staff development, and ensure Safe Medication Management and audits are robust. DBS check cost is covered, and UK work eligibility is required. This is a full-time, on-site position within our award-winning team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience in long-term care or similar industry.
• Experience in leading a team in a similar care environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring that the planned care is accurate and reflected in each individual care plan.
• Support, guide, and develop their team members.
• Manage the process of ensuring that all equipment is stored in line with the manufacturer's instructions and is cleaned and stored appropriately after use.
• Ensure compliance with the Safe Medication Management programme, with robust auditing procedures.
• Undertake Quality Care Spot Checks reporting on the quality of care provided by Care Supervisors, Carers and Senior Carers within their team.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Resident advocacy

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Care

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 a Residential Care Manager at Rivermere Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Residential Care Manager will be to manage the group of Care Supervisors within the home ensuring that a high-quality delivery of personal care is delivered to our residents. You will be an advocate for all residents, maintaining the best interest in all areas of the resident's wellbeing.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Co-ordinating the resident assessment process, ensuring that the planned care is accurate and reflected in each individual care plan.
• Supporting,guiding,anddevelopingtheirteammembers.
• Managing the process of ensuring that all equipment is stored in line with the manufacturer's instructions and is cleaned and stored appropriately after use.
• Ensuringcompliance with theSafe Medication Management programme, with robust auditing procedures.
• UndertakingQualityCareSpotChecksreportingonthe qualityofcareprovidedbyCareSupervisors, CarersandSeniorCarers withintheir team.

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 candidatemusthave:

• NVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent.
• A Minimum of two years' experience in long-term care or similar indu stry.
• Experience in leading a team in a similar care environment.

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.