At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead care homes, ensuring top-notch care and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join Greensleeves Care, a top-rated not-for-profit care provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, free training, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working across 27 locations with excellent support and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Greensleeves Care, a leading not-for-profit provider delivering exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia, and nursing care across 27 homes in England. Founded in 1997, we reinvest all surpluses into improving resident care, earning a 9.6/10 rating on carehome.co.uk. We are an accredited Living Wage employer offering healthy work-life balance, free training via Skills for Care and City & Guilds, and career progression opportunities.
Role Overview
This field-based role reports to Regional Managers and involves running care homes in the absence of the Home Manager or Deputy, or providing support as needed. You will ensure the highest quality care standards, oversee medication administration per Greensleeves policy, conduct head office visits, liaise with healthcare professionals and local authorities, and support recruitment, care planning, staff training, and compliance with CQC regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a stimulated, caring environment prioritising resident health, safety, and welfare.
- Ensure sufficient staffing, complete care plans, and uphold property standards.
- Manage administration, petty cash, incident reporting, and staff attendance systems.
- Facilitate staff meetings, supervisions, and training; support fire safety and disciplinary processes.
- Promote Greensleeves values of respect, openness, and responsibility.
Required Qualifications
- NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or NVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working with a large multi-site Care Provider within the capacity of a High Level Manager.
- Experience of working within the Regulatory Framework specific to Care Homes.
- Excellent knowledge of the CQC standards.
- Work flexibly across homes, weekends, overnights near homes, and frequent travel to all 27 locations as required – a full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory.
- Commitment to top care standards for older people.
- Provide evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure; this post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Rewards & Benefits Package
- 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
- Free learning and development.
- Company pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 6%.
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit.
- Medical Health Benefit (Beneden).
- Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years.
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App.
- Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral).
- Free DBS.
Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Home Support Manager - Interim employer: Greensleeves Care
Greensleeves Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development through free training and career progression opportunities, we ensure our staff can thrive in their roles. Our accreditation as a Living Wage employer, coupled with a generous benefits package including 25 days of paid holiday and a company pension scheme, makes Greensleeves Care a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people.
