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Residential Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 40,500 - 41,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wheatley Hill, County Durham

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We're currently recruiting for a Residential Manager on behalf of a well-established residential care home based in Wheatley Hill, Durham.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the lead in a rewarding management role. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of care, leading and developing a dedicated team, and creating a safe, supportive environment where residents can thrive.

Working closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies, you'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, driving quality improvements and supporting the continued success of the service.

Key Responsibilities

  * Oversee the day-to-day running of the residential care home, ensuring high-quality care and support is delivered at all times

  * Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation

  * Develop, implement and monitor personalised care plans that promote dignity, independence and choice

  * Oversee medication management and ensure clinical procedures are followed appropriately

  * Lead, motivate and develop the care team to achieve exceptional standards of care

  * Manage recruitment, training, supervision and performance management processes

  * Coordinate staff rotas to ensure effective staffing levels and operational efficiency

  * Monitor budgets, occupancy levels and overall financial performance of the service

  * Support strategic decisions that contribute to the growth and reputation of the home

  * Build positive relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders

  * Liaise with local authorities, healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies

  * Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture throughout the home

About You

  * Previous management experience within a residential care, nursing home or supported living environment

  * Strong leadership, communication and people management skills

  * Excellent knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and care sector regulations

  * Experience managing budgets and financial performance

  * Passionate about delivering high-quality person-centred care

  * Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families and professionals

  * Highly organised with excellent problem-solving abilities

  * Committed to continuous professional development and service improvement

  * Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or willingness to work towards it

What's on Offer

  * £40,500 - £41,500 per annum

  * Permanent, full-time position

  * Opportunity to lead a respected residential care service

  * Supportive and collaborative working environment

  * Career development and ongoing professional training

  * The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents and their families

  * Autonomy to influence service quality and operational success

If you're an experienced Residential Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding care and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment for a confidential discussion

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