Job Description
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.
We are now looking for a dedicated Care Home Manager to lead the team at Westall House.
Role: Care Home Manager.
Location: Westall House, Birch Grove Road, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7BS.
Pay: £45,000-£51,000 per annum.
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Contract: 37.5 hours per week.
The Role of Home Manager
- Our Care Home Managers are inspired leaders, who put the needs of our elderly residents first. You'll be a role model for Abbeyfield's values, and you’ll inspire your team to embody them too.
- You’ll be responsible for the success of your home, which spans financial results, resident satisfaction, team engagement and external regulatory outcomes. You’ll also drive the development and growth of your team members.
- You’ll use your specialist knowledge to ensure the delivery of all our care services to the highest standard.
- You’ll oversee the home’s finances, including managing occupancy, ensuring we deliver on revenue targets, as well as budget planning and cost control.
- Competent in creating and developing strong internal and external relationships, you’ll play an important role in strengthening the Abbeyfield brand as a trusted healthcare partner with key audiences including Local Authorities and the CQC.
Rewards & Benefits
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:
- Salary up to £51,000 per annum, benchmarked annually
- Potential to earn quarterly bonus pay
- 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
- Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
- Life Assurance
- Pay progression within role
- Comprehensive induction
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Occupational sick pay
- Company pension
- Discounted gym membership
- An employee assistance programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Shop and save vouchers
- Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
About You
- You’ll have a relevant care related qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4/5, Diploma in Social Welfare/Community Support). Equally, you must be able to demonstrate experience working at a management level in a similar in residential elderly care) person centred care and support role within a registered care setting, ideally with evidence of favourable CQC compliance ratings.
- You will be an experienced Manager with significant people management skills, a strong understanding of the needs of older people in a care setting, including CQC fundamental standards and their impact in care management and practice and safeguarding of vulnerable adults ensuring a safe, effective, caring, responsive, and a well led service is provided to our residents.
- To be successful, you'll need a good balance of head and heart. You will be responsible for the delivery of a service which is both economically viable, managing available resources effectively as well as engaging with and meeting the needs of our customers.
Are you a Home Manager looking for a new challenge, who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
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