Nurse Home Manager

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We are seeking a Home Manager with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care, strong business acumen, and marketing skills. In this role, you will have the autonomy to guide our home towards an Outstanding CQC rating while leading our dedicated team. You will oversee the daily operations of the home and ensure that it provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.

As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home, you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams.

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 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 home'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 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.
• Oversee all records to ensure 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 necessary changes.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes:

• Previous experience managing a nursing 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:

• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience.

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 will reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• We will 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.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Individual and Family Services