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Oyster Care Homes are dedicated to creating care environments that are not only luxurious for residents but also inspiring workplaces for our team members. We are committed to recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who wish to join our team and provide the best care possible.
Your role will be based at Gillingham Grange, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in November 2025. We are recruiting for key positions to ensure a smooth opening.
We offer opportunities for skill development and career progression, believing that caring and compassionate individuals can find rewarding careers in helping others, and it is our duty to support and encourage them.
The Role:
We are seeking a General Manager to oversee all aspects of the daily operations of the home. You will foster a caring environment that offers residents high-quality, personalized care, respecting their dignity, privacy, independence, and choices.
You will supervise and evaluate the care provided, ensuring compliance with legal standards and the highest quality expectations within the care home.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage daily operations, including care standards, recruitment, training, communication, premises, and finances.
2. Assess individual needs, involving relevant professionals and relatives to develop personalized care plans.
3. Provide attentive personal care to residents, following care plans and maintaining a warm and respectful contact.
4. Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
5. Administer prescribed medication accurately, maintain records, and manage stock effectively.
6. Establish effective communication with stakeholders and foster positive relationships.
7. Recruit suitable staff, conduct inductions, identify training needs, and lead team meetings.
8. Organize staffing, manage rotas, and handle absences.
9. Monitor and control the budget, prepare financial reports, and record financial data accurately.
10. Support residents with financial arrangements, maintaining confidentiality.
11. Promote and market the home, handling prospective resident inquiries, tours, assessments, and fee negotiations.
12. Manage budgets and accounts, and apply principles of sales and marketing.
13. Recruit, select, and retain staff, ensuring ongoing training and development.
14. Understand relevant legislation, including the Health & Social Care Act and health & safety laws.
15. Demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, and warmth.
16. Maintain reliability, punctuality, and a caring disposition.
17. Possess knowledge of local authority procedures, regulatory bodies, and Person Centred Software (PCS).
We seek individuals passionate about care and eager to excel in the sector. You will work with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with all requirements and procedures.
Hours of work:
09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility as needed, totaling 40 hours per week.
This role offers variety and job satisfaction. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply.
Join our expanding Oyster Team! Contact us to learn more about this incredible opportunity.
Our recruitment process follows Oyster Care Homes’ Safeguarding Policy.
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