Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join Preston Glades Care Home, working as an integral part of the home care leadership team and role-modelling our values in everything you do. You will lead, develop, and inspire the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred clinical and medical care, creating a positive and accountable team culture where everyone can thrive. Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, families, and colleagues, you will champion open communication, professional growth, and person-centred care to ensure the highest standards of resident well-being

About Each Other Care and Preston Glades

Preston Glades is proudly part of Each Other Care, a family-owned care home group that owns and manages a community of homes across Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Essex, and Scotland (Cumbernauld and Forfar). At Each Other Care, our purpose is to create meaningful lives for those we support, providing compassionate nursing, dementia, and residential care tailored to both elderly residents and younger adults.

What is different about Each Other Care

We are strongly values led organisation and our values of:? Being positive and light-hearted, to Create relationships, Being authentic and Being there for each other, are embedded in everything we do, and guide the way we work together in supporting residents, relatives and health professionals.

We take great pride in all team members feel valued and integrated into the homes they support and actively encourage all our team members to shape how we continue to improve the care experience for our residents. To support you in settling and thriving in your role and our home we offer:

Personalised Onboarding:? You will be onboarded With paid shadow shifts and the guidance of an in-house Buddy, ensuring you feel welcomed and part of our close-knit community from day one. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging, so you'll have all the support you need to thrive in your role.?

Training:? You'll have access to all the training required for your role as a standard benefit. We ensure you receive comprehensive training to excel in your position, with a strong focus on your professional growth and development. Your success is our priority.?

Guidance and development: You will benefit from quarterly guidance and development conversations with the home management team, to support your personal and professional development.?

About the Role

You will take clinical leadership responsibility within the home, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. As part of this you will collaborate with a range of health professionals to support individual residents during this stage of their lives, in alignment with our values.

We utilize technology across our homes to free up time for resident care, develop our teams, and improve the quality of care. All team members receive training on relevant technology, but prior knowledge of the following systems is beneficial, though not required:

Person Centred Software (PCS)?for care planning RADAR?for managing risks, events, and safeguarding. Camascope?for medication management and administration Connecteam?for accessing rotas, claiming shifts, and internal communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care & Health Monitoring

Plan, deliver, and review person-centred care plans in collaboration with the senior care team, residents, families, and external professionals. Provide specialised nursing care including wound care, medication management, PEG feeding, continence care, stoma and tracheostomy care. Monitor residents' health through regular clinical observations and act promptly on any changes, escalating concerns appropriately.

Medication Management

Safely administer medications (including PRN and controlled drugs), monitoring side effects and liaise with GPs, health professionals or pharmacies as needed. Maintain accurate MAR charts and follow protocols for reporting medication errors or refusals, using our eMAR system.

Person-Centred and Dignified Care

Promote dignity, choice, and independence in all aspects of care, working closely with the care team to plan appropriate care in line with Each Other Care values Support residents with dementia, mental health issues, or complex needs, contribution to accurate assessments of dependency Involve residents and families in care planning and decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide leadership and guidance to the team by role-modelling our values and principles, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and open communication. Support the manager in maintaining high standards of team engagement and compliance through team management, effective documentation, and constructive conversations. Inspire and guide the team to deliver compassionate, individualised care to our residents, in line with our values. Provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to team members to support their personal and professional growth, addressing any concerns constructively.

Communication and Documentation

Provide clear, accurate handovers and maintain detailed care records of care provided and residents' evolving medical needs, using centralised systems to ensure shared access to information, reduce risk of errors and enable efficient provision of care. Communicate proactively and effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals and the support functions, upholding our commitment to dignity and respect and in line with our values and tone of voice, showing curiosity and willingness to develop self and others.

Safeguarding, Compliance, and Professional Development

Adhere to safeguarding protocols and act swiftly to protect residents, recording all compliance related information in RADAR (our compliance system) Comply with CQC and regulatory standards for medical care and always maintain a safe and clean clinical environment. Stay up to date with training and clinical best practices, maintaining training compliance at 90%+ and engage in additional professional development and training as required. Uphold NMC Code of Conduct and professional accountability, always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism, guiding the care team to facilitate this too.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

We celebrate our diverse and vibrant workforce, treating each team member as an individual. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

Qualifications & Experience

Registered Nurse qualification with current active NMC registration. Up to date training for key areas of clinical and medical care Previous experience in a nursing role within a care home setting

Skills and Knowledge

Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills. Knowledge of regulatory requirements (CQC, safeguarding, GDPR) and best clinical practices. Ability to lead and inspire the care team to deliver person-centred care. Confident in using or learning digital systems .

Values and Behaviours

A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents, treating everyone we support with dignity and respect. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to role model, inspire, motivate, and upskill fellow team members. A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of care. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Other

Right to work in the UK

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Application question(s):

Do you currently have or require a visa sponsorship?
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (preferred) Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person