Location: 61 Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8PW
Salary: £36,987.55 – £41,065.91 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nursing Home Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our care home specialising in high-quality general nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving the lives of older adults.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring outstanding standards of care, effective staff management, regulatory compliance, and the continued development of a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of daily care home operations, ensuring residents receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
- Maintain and improve standards of care in line with healthcare regulations, safeguarding requirements, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans that meet the individual needs of residents, including those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Provide effective leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff, carers, and administrative teams.
- Oversee medication management procedures and ensure compliance with relevant clinical standards.
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, recruitment needs, and resource allocation to support efficient service delivery.
- Monitor budgets and ensure responsible financial management of the home.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external organisations.
- Promote a culture of dignity, respect, independence, and wellbeing throughout the home.
- Organise and support staff training initiatives to encourage continuous professional development and best practice.
- Lead change management initiatives while maintaining excellent standards of resident care.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience managing a nursing home, care home, or similar senior care environment.
- Strong leadership and team management experience within healthcare or social care settings.
- Good understanding of nursing practices, medication management, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting residents with complex care needs, including dementia care.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- A compassionate, person-centred approach with a commitment to improving quality of life for residents.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- On-site parking
This role is ideal for a dedicated healthcare leader who wants to make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care and creating a positive living environment for residents.