The Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO owns and runs Apley Grange, a well-established female-only residential and nursing home with an outstanding reputation in Harrogate. Set within secluded gardens in a quiet residential area close to The Stray, we provide high-quality residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care, placing dignity, respect and person-centred support at the heart of everything we do.
Great care goes beyond simply satisfying needs. It’s about establishing and nurturing an atmosphere that encourages individuals to fully enjoy life and feel at home.
Following the retirement of our long-serving Home Manager, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Home Manager (Registered Nurse) to lead the home through an exciting period of refurbishment, growth, and development.
With staff turnover below 5%, this is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking, passionate, and experienced Home Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career.
In order to increase and maintain occupancy, you’ll represent us locally and understand the importance of building relationships. Day-to-day you will ensure residents receive tailored, person-centred care within a safe environment and loved ones are kept continuously part of the journey.
Information
Start date: 1st January 2027
Hours: 36 per week
As we are not able to facilitate sponsorship, without an existing visa or right to work in the UK applicants are unlikely to be progressed.
No agencies please.
Essential Requirements
- NMC Registered Nurse with valid PIN
- Minimum four years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a home of 50+ beds
- Experience of managing a home with a high level of privately funded residents
- Strong background in providing a high standard of dementia and end-of-life care
- Experience of managing a change and supporting organisational growth
- Experience of managing and working with budgets
- Eligible for CQC registration (or already registered)
- Demonstrable success with CQC inspections and compliance
- Experience delivering and supervising clinical care
- Sound knowledge of CQC regulations, nursing and care best practice, and governance frameworks
- Hands-on experience in care management
- Able to evidence strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills – able to build relationships with local commissioners and health professionals
- Excellent time management skills; managing conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines
- A wide range of clinical, business, and operational skills, including administering medication
- Proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, capable of increasing occupancy
- Very good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
You Will Be:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care
- Committed to providing high-quality end-of-life care and enabling residents to live as full a life as possible
- Sympathetic to, or accepting of, our Christian ethos
- A calm, organised, and values-led leader
- Compassionate, approachable, and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Flexible with shifts to meet the needs of the home, in accordance with the approved weekly rota
- Adaptable in response to situations as they arise
- Able to navigate and lead a changing/growth environment
- An effective decision-maker, able to accept responsibility
- A team player whilst providing leadership
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional standards
Key Responsibilities
- Be an active and inspiring Home Manager, establishing and maintaining effective means of communication and strong relationships with residents, relatives, and employees
- Drive the home towards maintaining positive CQC outcomes
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and care plans that meet individual needs
- Ensure all health records are completed accurately in line with our policies and NMC guidelines
- Work to the Care Quality Commission expected outcomes for nursing care
- Build solid relationships with local commissioners and health professionals, to aid marketing the home
- Manage all prospective/potential residents for the home, including providing relevant information, guided tours, and assessing potential/new residents
- Welcome new residents, complete appropriate paperwork and ensure adequate arrangements are made for every resident
- Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home, including HACCP, COSHH, Health and Safety, and all aspects of the Care Standards Act to maintain a safe environment throughout
- Work within our policies and procedures, ensuring risk assessments are completed where necessary
- Empower residents to be involved in their own nursing and care, demonstrating a flexible and systematic approach to support needs
- Ensure all health needs of residents are addressed, including making health-related appointments and referrals to members of the multi-disciplinary team, as agreed with the management team
- Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
What We Offer
- Retail discount portal
- Paid sick leave
- Free parking
- Free meals on-shift
- Annual pay reviews
- Enhanced pay
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Increasing annual leave with length of service
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Local health/wellbeing discounts
- Company events
- Free DBS check
Interview Process
One-stage interviews will be held on 26th August on-site, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to come and view the home on 24th or 25th August.
Please include a one-page cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with our requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £58,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Home Management: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC registration (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
