Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Bethany House!

Bethany House is a modern, purpose-built 26-bed home just outside Preston, Lancashire, where older people receive compassionate, person-centred care. We’re now looking for a dedicated and proactive Registered Care Manager to lead our caring and committed team. View our wonderful home here.

This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager, leader, nurse manager or deputy manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;
Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example.

Management experience in a residential care home, nursing home or similar setting for example a Nurse manager or leader.
Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above);
Strong leadership and people management skills;
A passion for person centred care and working with older people;
Excellent organisational and communication abilities;
IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Salary: £49,000,000 to £52,000 per annum
5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
Training & development
Ongoing support from management
Perkbox – including an Employee Assistance Programme
Care Friends referral
Longstanding service rewards
Birthday rewards
Medicash
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme

Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Thanks to all applicants!

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