Registered Home Manager

Could you do a job where you change lives? Are you an experienced leader in residential care? Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Bethany House! Bethany House is a modern, purpose-built 26-bed home just outside Preston, Lancashire, where older people receive compassionate, person-centred care. We’re now looking for a dedicated and proactive Registered Care Manager to lead our caring and committed team. This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents.

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans;
• Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team;
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
• Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example.

What You’ll Bring:

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting;
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above);
• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities;
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: £49,900 to £52,000 per annum;
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays;
• Training & development;
• Ongoing support from management;
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme;
• Care Friends referral;
• Longstanding service rewards;
• Birthday rewards;
• Medicash;
• Life assurance scheme;
• Pension scheme.

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.