Home Manager

Home Manager (RGN) – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire  

Location: Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, HP21 9LP

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job type: Full time, permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! 

Byron House Care Home embodies a warm family ethos offering residential, nursing and dementia care, including short-term respite placements.

We are now looking for a passionate, experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with leadership experience to join our team as Home Manager and maintain the excellence our care home is known for.

As the Home Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the care home. Your leadership will play a key role in maintaining the home’s reputation while offering vital support to both residents and staff.

You will have; proven experience managing a successful care home, knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and other relevant legislation (including HSE requirements), a strong understanding of governance and a passion for elderly care. Qualifications such as NVQ Level 5 in Management & Leadership will be beneficial, however are not essential.

Please note you must be a Registered Nurse with a valid PIN number in order to be considered.

Why work for Westgate?

• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity 
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Provide strong leadership to all staff members, inspiring them to deliver exceptional care and service
• Ensure the home is compliant with all regulatory requirements (CQC) and follows best practices
• Manage budgets, resources and financial performance to maintain a cost-effective operation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families and the local community
• Implement and oversee care plans tailored to the individual needs of each resident
• Create and maintain a welcoming and homely atmosphere that aligns with our values
• Drive occupancy by ensuring the home is a desirable place for potential residents and their families
• Lead staff recruitment, training and retention efforts, promoting continuous professional development

About you:

• Proven experience managing a successful care home is essential in order to be considered
• Qualification as a Registered General Nurse with a current and valid NMC pin number is essential in order to be considered
• A solid understanding of CQC regulations
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a compassionate resident-first approach
• A passion for delivering high-quality care in a person-centred environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance
• Qualifications such as NVQ Level 5 in Management & Leadership is beneficial, however not essential
• Well organised with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to make a difference

Join us and become part of a close-knit team that values quality care, professional growth and making every day count for our residents.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.