At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team to deliver exceptional care in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Care South, a respected not-for-profit charity with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a top-rated care home group focused on quality and compassion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your leadership career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Care Home Manager with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 69500 - 69500 £ per year.
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Care South!
Location: Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QD
Salary: Up to £69,500 per annum (depending on experience) and quarterly performance bonus
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Lead a High-Performing Care Home and Make a Lasting Difference
Are you an experienced Registered Care Home Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care and leading successful teams? Care South is looking for an outstanding leader to join Fern Brook Lodge, our welcoming residential care home in Gillingham, Dorset. Rated Good in all domains by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Fern Brook Lodge has an established reputation for delivering high-quality care within a supportive and compassionate environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit charity, where every decision is made with residents and colleagues in mind, and where any surplus is reinvested into improving our services rather than paying shareholders.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, operational performance and regulatory compliance of Fern Brook Lodge. As Registered Care Home Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding care while creating a positive, supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and residents receive the highest standards of person-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team.
- Delivering exceptional person-centred residential and dementia care.
- Maintaining and enhancing CQC compliance and quality standards.
- Driving occupancy, financial performance and budget management.
- Leading recruitment, retention and colleague development.
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and the local community.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, wellbeing and excellence.
About You
We're looking for an experienced care leader who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager within an elderly residential, dementia or nursing care setting.
- A proven track record of achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.
- Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
- Experience managing budgets, occupancy and overall home performance.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and developing others.
Why Join Care South?
At Care South, we're proud to be a leading not-for-profit charity, providing high-quality care across the South of England for more than 30 years. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where people can develop rewarding careers while making a genuine difference every day.
In return, we offer:
- Salary up to £69,500 per annum
- Quarterly performance bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Paid induction and ongoing professional training
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card and a wide range of online retail discounts
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Staff Association
- Annual Care South Stars Awards
Ready to Lead?
If you're an experienced Registered Care Home Manager looking to lead a successful care home where quality, compassion and people come first, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career with Care South.
Strictly no agencies.
For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions, please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
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