Forest Healthcare, a leading care provider operating across South-East England, is looking for a Care Home Manager for one of our nursing homes in Islington, North London.
This is a great opportunity to join an established, well-run home with the backing of a supportive group team. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Our ethos
We are family-oriented, resident-led and committed to delivering outstanding care in an environment where both residents and team members truly thrive.
Essential criteria
- Previous managerial experience in a nursing home or similar setting
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Practical knowledge of auditing and care planning for residents with complex nursing and dementia needs
- Confident overseeing clinical governance, including medicines management, wound care, falls, nutrition and infection prevention
- Experience of working with commissioners, GPs, district nursing teams and other health professionals
- Ability to manage the home's budget, occupancy and financial performance
- Ability to influence and motivate others, and to work as part of a wider team
- A thorough understanding of CQC regulations and the skills to make sure standards are met and maintained
- Results focused, with an understanding of the commercial side of a manager's role
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or working towards it
- Registered with CQC as a Registered Manager, or willing to register
Desirable
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN and no restrictions on practice.
Values and commitment
- Approachable, visible and genuinely interested in the people you support
- Able to lead and develop a nursing and care team with fairness, transparency and an inclusive approach
- Committed to the induction and training of new team members, and to keeping the home a friendly, supportive place to work
- Committed to completing all training relevant to the role and to your own continued development
What we offer
We recognise that a home is only as good as the person leading it, and we support our managers properly. In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A paid, structured training programme tailored to your professional development and career aspirations
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Contributory stakeholder pension scheme
- Performance related bonus scheme
- Access to a company discount scheme
- Education reimbursement
All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
