Care Home Manager (Nursing) in Walton on Thames, Surrey

An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Home Manager (Nursing) in Walton on Thames, Surrey

Pay £60,000 depending on experience

Permanent full time role

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead our care home with passion and excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in delivering exceptional care and leading a robust team. A strong understanding of business and marketing is essential.

As a Home Manager, you will have the opportunity to guide the home towards achieving an Outstanding CQC rating while supporting our staff. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the homes staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion, and empathy.
Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals committed to delivering person-centred care.
Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
Manage the homes budget, ensuring financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the homes services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.
Oversee all records to ensure the homes administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the homes performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes
Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home.
A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors.
A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home.
Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person-centred care.
Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.

Education and qualification
Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).

Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. The client will reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
The client will pay for your full DBS disclosure
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
Excellent performance related bonus
Additional bonuses based on excess profit
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement
Relocation assistance provided
We do not currently offer any sponsorship opportunities for this role, if you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work

For more information, please call Emma at LKA Recruitment, telephone 01206 616695 option 3.

Closing date 02/07/2024

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