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Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.
We are seeking to appoint a Registered Nurse to join our team. You will support the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager in providing leadership to the care team and effective 24-hour management of the home within the available resources. We have a 42.88 hours contract available with an excellent hourly rate of £24.50! Shift times are 0745-2000 or 1945-0800, with alternate weekend working. Plus NMC Fee paid, paid breaks and handover, bank holiday and overtime enhancements, paid training, support with revalidation and free onsite parking.
Due to open early October 2026
Role Responsibilities:
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Promote the highest standard of person centred clinical nursing care to residents.
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Manage, allocate duties and supervise the care team ensuring a quality delivery of care for the duration of the shift.
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To be a role model and demonstrate person centred care delivery.
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Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that you are responsible for or come into contact with.
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Manage the delivery of residents personalised care according to their agreed plan of care for the duration of a shift.
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Promote professional standards within the home supporting the Deputy and Home Manager.
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Provide supervision, coaching and assessment to Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants.
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Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care through written care plans.
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Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and regulatory bodies.
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Manage daily rotas and delegate daily workload ensuring sufficient and safe use of manpower.
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Ensure that all new admission files are completed within the week of arrival and the named nurse, senior carer and key worker must all contribute to completing the file
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Build relationships with external professionals
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Assist the home manager to carry out regular quality audits of care plans
Skills and experience required:
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Experience in Elderly care is essential
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Registered Nurse with a Valid PIN
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Evidence of knowledge relating to the care of older people in order to undertake the coaching and supervision of Senior Care and Care Assistants
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Demonstrate a professional manner and appearance
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Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and motivate a team
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Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and handle emergency situations effectively
The Benefits:
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
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5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
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Paid DBS
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Uniform provided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
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Pension scheme
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EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
