Job Description

About the company

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Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked - for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.



We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.



We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

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Our ambitious plans for the future will involve a 15m investment in new nursing and residential homes in the Weymouth area so we will shortly have openings for exceptional managers.



As a Home Manager, youaEUR(TM)ll lead the day-to-day operations of the home. YouaEUR(TM)ll need to be CQC-registered and confident navigating the legislation and regulatory standards that come with a regulated care environment. Your focus will be on delivering outstanding care, achieving financial targets, and maintaining full occupancy.



You wonaEUR(TM)t be doing it alone - youaEUR(TM)ll be supported by a dedicated Deputy Manager, Administrator, and on-site Hospitality and Housekeeping teams, as well as central support from our Operations and Quality teams. Together, youaEUR(TM)ll create a well-run, welcoming home where residents receive the highest standard of care.

Reports to:

Regional Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

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Provide leadership and direction to the homeaEUR(TM)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 homeaEUR(TM)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 homeaEUR(TM)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 homeaEUR(TM)s administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the homeaEUR(TM)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

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Previous experience managing a nursing / residential 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

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Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).

What will you gain?

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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.

Weymouth, Weymouth, Dorset

Pay:

: 65,000 per year (depending on experience)

Type:

Permanent

Shift:

Salaried

Excellent PRP

Benefits

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Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Opportunities for

career development and progression.

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

. We'll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.

We'll pay

for your

full DBS disclosure

Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

Excellent

performance related bonus

25 days annual leave

plus bank holidays entitlement
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Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.