Registered Manager

Full-time | Permanent | 26-Bed Residential Care Home

About Elderthorpe Care Home

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager seeking career progression to join Elderthorpe Care Home.

Elderthorpe is an established, independently owned, 26-bed residential care home that has remained under the same family ownership since 2001.

We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, supportive and professional environment for both our residents and employees. Our home benefits from a stable and experienced staff team, low staff turnover and no reliance on agency staffing, allowing us to maintain consistency and continuity of care.

We are seeking a motivated, capable and committed individual to lead the home, maintain high standards of care and contribute to its continued development.

The successful candidate will work closely with our existing management team and proprietors, who maintain an active involvement in the home and provide regular guidance and support.

What We Offer

We recognise the importance of providing our management team with the support, resources and working environment required to succeed.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £43,000 – £48,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Auto-enroll Pension.

• Established, independent family ownership since 2001.

• Direct access to and regular support from experienced proprietors.

• A stable, experienced and committed staff team with low staff turnover.

• No agency staff usage.

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Free meals provided whilst on duty.

• A positive working culture with strong staff relationships and an emphasis on teamwork.

• An established management structure offering collaboration and support.

• The opportunity to influence the ongoing development and management of the home.

• A supportive environment for an already established Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager position.

The Role

The Registered Manager will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing effective leadership, direction and support to the care team.

• Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.

• Leading quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Overseeing care planning, risk management, safeguarding and resident wellbeing.

• Managing staff performance, supervision, development and training.

• Promoting a positive, accountable and inclusive working culture.

• Maintaining effective relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

• Working collaboratively with the proprietors and wider management team to achieve the home's operational and quality objectives.

• Supporting the continued development of the service while maintaining its established values and person-centred approach.

About You

We welcome applications from established Registered Managers as well as experienced Deputy Managers who demonstrate the skills, knowledge and potential to progress into a registered management role.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous management experience within a residential care setting.

• A sound understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding responsibilities and quality assurance processes.

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to develop, motivate and manage a multidisciplinary staff team.

• A proactive approach to service development and continuous improvement.

• A professional, approachable and supportive management style.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care, or a commitment to obtaining the relevant qualification.

Apply

If you are an experienced care professional seeking a rewarding management position within an established, family-owned residential care home, we would welcome your application.

Salary: £43,000 – £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Elderthorpe Care Home – Independently owned and family operated since 2001.