Avon Search and Selection are excited to be working with a newly formed Employee-owned independent care group trust, seeking an experienced and highly capable experienced Home Manager to lead the turnaround of a residential care home.  The Service is currently rated as Requires Improvement following a CQC inspection.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the post holder will be the Senior Manager in the home, taking full accountability for driving rapid and sustainable improvements in the residential care service for frail older people and those living with a dementia.

Career Progression:

This role offers a clear progression pathway – Upon successful turnaround of the service, achievement of a “Good” CQC rating, and demonstrated strategic leadership capability, the post holder will be supported to transition into one of two Director role – either Director of Care or Managing Director, aligned with planned retirement of the current post holders within two years.

The Person:

The successful person must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in either a Home Manager or Peripatetic/Support Manager role in a Care Home setting. You will need to be NVQ3 qualified and either be working towards or happy to do your NVQ5.

Main Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership of the Care and Support teams of the Care Home.
• To ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that you are aware of the relevant regulations that apply to the service being managed.
• To manage the services within The Home in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Provider, legislative requirements and relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practices.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate in clinical profession (RN or equivalent) or Social work degree
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• Post Graduate qualification in business administration or finance / contract law
• Experience working at or contributing to senior leadership level.
• Experience of managing services for residents living with dementia.
• Familiarity with local authority and Integrated Care Board commissioning arrangements

To be considered for this excellent opportunity in Cumbria, please apply and a consultant will contact you.