Responsibilities
We are Hiring: Lead Nurse – Swn y Mor Care Centre, Port Talbot
Are you a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse looking to step into a leadership role? Would you thrive in a well-resourced, purpose-led care home where your experience can shape clinical excellence?
At Swn y Mor Care Centre, a 91-bed service providing nursing and residential care in Port Talbot, we are excited to introduce a new Lead Nurse role as part of our evolving management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with dedicated leadership time in a flexible and supportive environment.
Hours: Flexible – from 16 to 40 hours per week (depending on availability)
**Whether you’re looking for 16 hours or a full-time 40-hour role, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role - As Lead Nurse, you will:
Lead clinical shifts and oversee safe, effective care delivery
Take on 16 supernumerary hours per week to focus on staff mentoring, audits, compliance, and clinical development
Support nurses and senior carers with training, supervisions, and practice oversight
Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication safety, and infection control
Play a key role in CIW inspection readiness and continuous service improvement
Liaise with families, professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
A valid NMC PIN (RGN or RMN), with minimum of 3 years post PIN practice experience
A passion for developing others and leading by example
A calm, compassionate, and professional approach
Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
Desirable:
Experience working in a care home or similar setting (Desirable)
Knowledge of CIW standards and quality assurance frameworks
Benefits:
28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Fixed 16 hours per week supernumerary leadership time at £23.46/hr & Additional hours made up with nursing shifts at £22.46/hr
Work as part of the senior leadership team, alongside the Home Manager and Deputy Manager
An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of a years service.
Support for professional development and clinical leadership training
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy
Pension contributions
Be part of a values-driven culture, committed to quality, compassion and teamwork
About The Company
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.
About Swn-Y-Mor care home
Swn-y-Mor Care Centre is a residential and nursing home that also specialises in welcoming younger residents with physical disabilities, thanks to a versatile environment and a flexible team of 88 dedicated staff.
Located in Port Talbot and sitting right on the coastline, the home has the advantage of delightful sea views enjoyed from a large garden area. There is also a great deal to enjoy within the centre itself, an extensive activities programme orchestrated by a team of 3, dedicated activities coordinators, providing activities ranging from indoor skittles to its very own gardening club.
Swn-y-Mor Care Centre was the proud winner of the "Yours Magazine", UK Care Home of the Year award in 2009