Care Manager

Lead Exceptional Care. Inspire Outstanding Teams.

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care and developing high-performing teams?

At Crystal Care Collection, we're committed to creating luxury care homes where residents receive exceptional support and our team members are empowered to thrive. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Manager to work alongside our General Manager, helping to lead the home and ensure the highest standards of care are delivered every day.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference while progressing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Care Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting the General Manager in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care while ensuring operational excellence.

You'll oversee care delivery, mentor and develop the care team, monitor quality standards and champion person-centred care, creating an environment where residents can live fulfilling, dignified and enriched lives.

You'll also contribute to the implementation of key projects and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring they align with Crystal Care Collection's values, vision and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the home.
• Lead, motivate and develop the care team to deliver exceptional person-centred care.
• Monitor and evaluate care delivery, ensuring residents' needs are met through high-quality, individualised care plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Social Care legislation, CQC standards and company policies and procedures.
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals and performance management conversations to support colleague development.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and ongoing training to build and retain a high-performing team.
• Monitor staffing levels and support effective rota planning to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to audits, action plans and service development.
• Promote a positive culture where compassion, dignity and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Essential

• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Has previous leadership experience within a residential, nursing or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of person-centred care and regulatory requirements.
• Has strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leads with compassion, professionalism and integrity.

Desirable

• Experience supporting CQC inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Person Centred Software (PCS).
• Experience managing audits, care planning and compliance processes.

Working Pattern

• Monday – Friday
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Full Time

Flexibility may occasionally be required to support the operational needs of the home.

Salary

£46,250 per annum

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team invested in your success
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents and colleagues every day
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Join Our Team

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation where your leadership will directly influence the quality of care our residents receive.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving excellence and creating a positive culture where everyone can flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of exceptional care at Crystal Care Collection.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship.

Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy.

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