Overview
Location: Thornhill Nursing Home, 6 Thornhill Road, Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Role: Home Manager at Hill Care
Location note: Hill Care Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Closing Date: Monday 15th September, 2025
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Based on Experience
Responsibilities
* Maximise revenue by achieving the highest possible level of occupancy, through local sales activities, at the highest fee rates obtainable, and by managing other agreed revenue producing activities.
* Monitor and control all costs by regular review of expenditure against budget, seeking approval for any variance.
* Prepare detailed draft business plan and annual budget, including justification for all expenditure and support for income predictions, recommending fee rates for self funding residents and the tariff for other services.
* Ensure that all accounting and administration systems and procedures are effectively and accurately implemented. Ensure prompt collection of fees to minimise debts and debtor days in accordance with the Credit Control Policy.
* Ensure adherence to all operational, administrative, procedural, nursing, care and professional standards; monitor residents’ care and social needs and visit every resident regularly to develop a close and trusting relationship.
* Handle and resolve/manage all complaints, critical incidents, accidents or outbreaks of infection, reporting to other company managers in accordance with the Company Policy and National Requirements.
* Maintain good working relationships with Care Commissions, Social Services Departments and other external regulatory bodies. Manage internal and external inspections.
* Promote the Home proactively in the local community for marketing purposes, maintaining a high reputation with potential residents and referrers and upholding high standards of business practice. Develop new contacts and maintain regular contact with key business influencers.
* Management of staff in all respects including recruitment (ensuring trained staff have current PIN numbers and satisfactory references and disclosures), training, motivation, retention, communication, monitoring, appraisal and discipline as required.
* Ensure the Home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements including fire, health and safety, COSHH, Infection Control, employment and compliance with all appropriate Acts. Ensure risk assessments are undertaken and recorded.
* Ensure buildings and grounds are maintained to company standards, with appropriate levels of security.
* Assess potential residents to establish suitability before admission, arrange admission, liaising with family, GP, etc., as required.
* Manage effectively all sales enquiries as per the agreed procedure, maximising the proportion of enquiries converted to admissions.
* Ensure compliance with HILL CARE GROUP Quality Assurance Programme and Care Standards Act.
* Ensure all relevant staff comply with NMC Code of Conduct and Code of Practice for Social Workers.
* Ensure a full activities programme is available to enhance residents’ psychological and physical wellbeing.
* Work in partnership with residents to ensure their views, choices and interests are central to all care and service provided.
* Value the life experience and knowledge of residents, showing courtesy and respect, protecting privacy and dignity at all times.
* Promote positive risk taking by residents to maximise abilities and independence.
* Respect each resident as an individual, treating them equally and valuing cultural and social diversity.
* Support residents in maintaining links with the community and involve relatives and friends in care where appropriate.
* Communicate effectively with residents, relatives/friends, staff and external visitors, addressing concerns sensitively.
* Protect residents from abuse and report concerns as per Company policies and procedures.
* Keep knowledge and job skills up to date to ensure high standards of care and service.
* Any other reasonable task requested by your manager within area of competence.
* This Job Description indicates the main duties; it is not exhaustive.
Hill Care Group reserves the right to amend this Job Description according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
Skills and Qualifications
Required Criteria
* Do you have a degree in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or a health and social care related degree?
* Have you previous management/supervisory experience?
* Do you have experience working with residents and their families?
* Do you have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a care home or health care setting?
* Do you have experience in handling safeguarding concerns and incident reporting?
Desired Criteria
* Do you have HR and Marketing experience?
Company and Culture
About The Company: Welcome to Hill Care — at Hill Care, we provide high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care tailored to individual needs. We promote dignity, choice, and independence, creating an environment where residents feel respected, supported and valued.
Why Join Hill Care? We focus on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way, and you’ll be central to that mission. We offer opportunities for growth and development within a supportive environment.
Company Culture: We look for caring, compassionate people who are ready to support older and vulnerable people with dignity and respect. If you have a positive, can-do attitude, you’re in the right place.
Grow With Us: Career progression opportunities, ongoing training, and a chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home.
What We Offer
* A clear route for progression into senior and management roles
* Ongoing training and professional development
* A supportive environment that recognises your contribution
* The chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home environment
Is This You?
If you’re kind, driven, and want a role where you’re truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Hill Care and become part of a team that treats people like family.
Additional information
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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