Care Home Manager

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Home Manager
Location: Archers Park - Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3DJ
Salary: up to £50k basic + benefits
Rated ‘Good’ by CQC

Are you a passionate Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading care home providers, specialising in dementia care? At Archers Park, we offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a real difference in the lives of residents.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of care. As a Care Home Manager, you'll be instrumental in leading our team to provide top-tier care for elderly residents, including those with dementia, as well as offering respite care. Your role will be key in ensuring that each resident receives personalised care that promotes independence and choice, while creating a supportive, compassionate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained across all services.
• Team Development: Lead, inspire, and motivate a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care and improve the lives of residents.
• Care Planning: Ensure that individual care plans are created and followed, catering to each resident’s specific needs and preferences.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and maintain CQC standards, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality care and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Focus: Use your expertise to drive initiatives that improve the home’s performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About You:

As an experienced and dynamic leader, you’ll bring:

• A proven track record of achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.
• Experience in budgetary control and managing operational costs.
• Strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent people management skills, with a focus on staff development and motivation.
• A Level 5 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme.
• Access to Company supported pension scheme, with contributions by salary exchange.
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
• Free Uniform and car parking.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

About Orchard Care Homes

Just south of the city of Sunderland, Archers Park is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.