Registered Care Home Manager
Location: KT22, Leatherhead
Salary: c£70/75k per annum + benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00)
My client is a reputable care provider, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Care Home Manager to manage a residential care home in KT22, Leatherhead Surrey, offering specialist care for the elderly and individuals living with dementia. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional to lead a team and deliver high-quality care in a home registered for 60 service users.
The home has had a ‘Good’ CQC rating. As Manager you will be directly involved in the day-to-day running of the floor and office of the service so that the unit meets the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act and associated regulations.
You will lead, motivate be supported by a stable team consisting of deputy managers, unit managers , nurses and carers and supported by an experienced operational team
Key Responsibilities:
As the Registered Care Home Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the care home, ensuring the service meets the highest standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements.
Ensuring Safety:
- Protect service users from avoidable harm and abuse.
- Manage risks associated with mobility, behaviour, and hygiene.
- Ensure timely assistance and care to service users.
- Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping.
- Complete safety checks, including fire and health & safety measures.
- Manage the DoLS process, including authorizations and mental capacity assessments.
Promoting Effectiveness:
- Assess and monitor nutritional needs and access to healthcare services.
- Provide mentoring and supervision to care staff, ensuring they have the skills needed for their roles.
- Organize access to healthcare services and provide ongoing support.
Fostering a Caring Environment:
- Ensure service users and their families are involved in decisions about their care.
- Promote dignity and respect, building positive relationships between care staff and service users.
Responsiveness to Service Users:
- Regularly assess and update care plans to meet changing needs.
- Actively listen to service users’ concerns and experiences to drive improvement.
- Ensure care is personalized and responsive to individual needs.
Leadership and Management:
- Lead regular staff and service user meetings, ensuring all feedback is actioned.
- Foster a positive, open culture within the home.
- Manage staff recruitment and training, ensuring a well-supported and motivated care team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 5, RMA, RMN, or QCF (completed or enrolled).
- Experience: Proven track record as a registered manager within a nursing care setting, preferably specializing in elderly and dementia care.
- Ideally you will have an NMC PIN but not essential
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of CQC regulations and health & social care standards.
- Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage both operational and administrative aspects of the home.
Benefits:
- Annual performance-related bonus
- CQC ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ rating bonus
- £250 referral bonus for each successful candidate referred
- GP online
- Assistance with public transport and accommodation costs (subject to eligibility)
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension contributions via NEST
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated care professional looking for a rewarding leadership role in a well-established care home, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client’s team and make a real difference in the lives of the elderly and those living with dementia.
To apply for this job email your details to office@gracejamesrecruitment.co.uk.