This is the general manager post at Carrstone House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role covers running the home day to day: leading staff, keeping care in line with regulatory standards, managing staffing levels, recruitment and retention, and overseeing budgets and stock. The post centres on person-centred care for older residents, with families and external professionals as key contacts. Candidates need four years' experience in a similar care setting and a Level 5 leadership qualification or equivalent.
What the job involves
- Lead and motivate staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
- Ensure residents feel safe, supported and at home while meeting regulatory standards
- Champion high-quality, person-centred care based on best practice
- Drive recruitment, retention and development to build a strong, engaged team
- Manage staffing levels to ensure safe, effective care at all times
- Provide inspiring leadership that empowers the team to perform at their best
- Oversee budgets, stock and resources for efficient, cost-effective operations
- Manage the overall operations of the care home
- Maintain regulatory compliance across the home
- Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, visitors and external professionals
What’s required
Qualifications
- Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification or equivalent
Experience
- At least four years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Clear and confident communication, verbal and written
- IT competence and comfort with digital systems
- Adaptable and flexible, ready to step in where needed
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Lives the company values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Ongoing development opportunities and professional growth
- Supportive culture within a team that operates like a family
- Career development support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
