Chatsworth Lodge is a warm and welcoming 39-bed residential care home located in the heart of Chesterfield. We are proud of our strong community ties and our reputation for delivering person-centred care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment. Our dedicated team provides high-quality care for older adults, including those living with dementia, with compassion, dignity, and respect.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage all aspects of the care home’s operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day running; you will have full accountability for the quality, safety and performance of the services.
* Maintain compliance with CQC standards and continuously strive for improvement in care quality.
* Inspire, support, develop and performance manage staff to deliver exceptional care and achieve their full potential.
* Embed positive behaviour support, risk management, and person-centred planning.
* Manage budgets, staffing levels, resource allocation, occupancy and KPIs to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and external commissioners and professionals.
* Support the mobilisation and development of new services as and when necessary
We’re seeking someone who is:
* Confident, resilient, and values-led, with a strong background and proven experience as a Home Manager in a care home setting with the potential to support complex needs
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of CQC regulations and a track record of achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.
* Excellent leadership, communication, staff management and organisational skills.
* A genuine passion for elderly care and a commitment to person-centred support.
* A solid understanding of positive behaviour support and risk management
* The ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in challenging situations
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Everything You’ll Love
* Salary: £50,000 per annum
* Annual performance-based bonus scheme.
* Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future.
* Fully funded DBS check.
* Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
* Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
* Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
* Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
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