JOB TITLE: RGN / RMN / RMNH
REPORTING TO: Home Manager
JOB PURPOSE: To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of Staff Members. To take management responsibility for a shift as directed.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS Required:
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1st Level Nurse
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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
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Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
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Team player
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Experience / qualification in care for relevant Client category
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Previous supervisory experience
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Care:
1. Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the Care Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Clients. Duties may include acting up for the Deputy Home Manager and/or the Home Manager in their absence.
2. Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
3. Ensure that Clients’ Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
4. Assess all aspects of Clients’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
5. Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Clients.
6. Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Home has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
7. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
8. Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
9. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoid
abuse of the privileged relationship which exists with Clients.
Communication:
10. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
11. Establish and maintain good communication with Clients, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
Budgetary/Financial Control:
12. Ensure that all commodities used in and around the Care Home are sensibly conserved by all Staff Members e.g. monitor usage of incontinence aids, wipes, dressings, electricity etc.
Marketing:
13. Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Home at all times.
14. Ensure the Care Home is attractively presented, and odour free, at all times, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
15. Ensure a viewing room is suitably presented and available at all times (unless Care Home is fully occupied).
Training & Development:
16. Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
17. Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence. Keep professionally updated in all areas of clinical expertise.
18. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
19. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
20. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and
Emergency and Fire procedures.
21. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
22. Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
General:
23. Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines / regulations.
24. Maintain all logbooks and records as required by both the Registering Authority and the Directors of the Company.
25. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
26. Assist in the arrangements for fund raising.
27. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
28. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
29. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
30. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
31. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list
About The Role
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS Required:
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1st Level Nurse
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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
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Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
At Hill Care, we provide high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care that’s tailored to the individual needs of each resident and their family.
Our experienced, compassionate teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable, and homely surroundings. We promote dignity, choice, and independence, creating an environment where residents feel respected, supported and valued.
Choosing a care home is a significant decision—and so is choosing where you work. We understand the emotional impact that transition can have on families, and we’re here to offer the expertise, reassurance and personal support they need.
By joining our team, you'll become part of a group that genuinely puts people first. Whether it’s residential, nursing, or dementia care, we focus on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way—and you’ll be central to that mission.
We’re proud of the difference we make every day. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to welcome you to the Hill Care family.
Company Culture
At Hill Care, your work has real meaning. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career in care, you can make a difference—every single day.
We’re looking for people who are caring, compassionate, and ready to support older and vulnerable people with dignity and respect. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and want to be part of a team that truly values its staff and residents, then you’ve come to the right place.
Many of our senior leaders began their careers as carers—and we’re proud to support others on that same journey. With a wide range of career paths and progression opportunities, you can build a future that works for you.
We offer:
A clear route for progression into senior and management roles
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive environment that recognises your contribution
The chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home environment
You’ll be working in our residents’ home—and we never forget that. We maintain high standards of care, and in return, we support our teams to grow and thrive.
If you’re kind, driven, and want a role where you’re truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Hill Care, and become part of a team that treats people like family.
Company Benefits
We provide professional training, personal development and promotion paths to support and progress you.
Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
£23.50 per hour
