Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Timperley Nursing Home, Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Pay:: £65,000 per year
Type:: Permanent
Shift:: Salaried
Closing date:: 05/06/2024

Excellent PRP
Additional bonuses based on excess profit

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About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been 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 1,500+ residents in their journey.

But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.

Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are in search of an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead with passion and excellence in providing exceptional care within our flagship care home.

Timperley Care Home stands as a shining gem among Kingsley Healthcare's prestigious care homes.
Located in Altrincham, Timperley Care Home accommodates up to fifty-six residents and holds a 'GOOD' rating from the CQC. Our purpose-built facility offers a contemporary and comfortable setting for nursing, residential, and dementia care. Residents enjoy superb amenities, including spacious bedroom suites, cosy living areas, and a beautifully landscaped garden.

We're looking for a Home Manager with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care, coupled with strong business acumen and a knack for marketing. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to drive the home towards achieving an Outstanding CQC rating while providing guidance to our dedicated team.

Reports to: Operations Manager/ Regional Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and empathy.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals who are committed to delivering person-centred care.
• Ensure that the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
• Manage the home’s budget, ensuring that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a well-thought-out marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’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.
• Have oversight of all records to ensure that the home’s administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the home’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as necessary.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring that the home is a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes

Previous experience of managing a nursing home.
A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
Good communication skills and can maintain excellent working relationships at all levels, internal as well as external professionals, families and visitors.
A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful, good or outstanding rated care home.
Enthusiasm and passion for developing high level of person-centred care.
Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.

Education and qualification

NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.

What will you gain?

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.

Benefits

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
Additional bonuses based on excess profit
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement

Location

This purpose-built care home offers a luxurious, contemporary setting for nursing, residential and dementia care in Timperley, near Altrincham. Residents appreciate the impressive facilities which include superb bedroom suites and living areas and a beautiful landscaped garden.

53d Mainwood Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7JW

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