Registered Care Manager

Pilgrimsfriend; Tendring; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate residential care provider in Tendring is looking for a proactive Registered Care Manager to lead a dedicated team. You will oversee care delivery while ensuring alignment with the organization's Christian values. The successful candidate will have experience in residential care, strong leadership skills, and qualifications in Health & Social Care. This role offers a competitive salary, generous paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 Weeks' paid holiday per year

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Management experience in a residential care home is required.
• Strong leadership skills with proficiency in managing teams is needed.
• A qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care in line with policies and values.
• Lead and manage care and hospitality teams.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent organisational and communication abilities

IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure

Education

Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Could you do a job where you change lives? Are you an experienced leader in residential care? Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Luff House! We're searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care team. Luff House offers residential care, dementia care and respite care along with retirement support in a superb, purpose-built environment on the fringes of Frinton-on-Sea. View our wonderful home here. This role is more than just a job - it's a calling.

We are looking for a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI. As part of Pilgrims' Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community. Have a watch here of what it means to work in a Christian Care Home https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w.

What You'll Do

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
• Responsible for the home's budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy
• Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example

What You'll Bring

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us

• Salary: £48,500 to £51,500 per annum
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme
• Care Friends referral
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Luff House is waiting for you!

Please read the job pack here

This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.