Home Manager

Apply now Title: Home Manager Location: Bordon, South East, GB, GU35 0XT Department: Care (Management) Operation: Sanctuary Care Requisition Number: 76544 At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members. Home Manager Ashley House Residential Care Home, Forest Road, Bordon, Hampshire Competitive Salary plus 20% bonus* 40 hours per week Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Ashley House Residential Care Home for all regardless of role. As a Home Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day to day running of Ashley House Residential Care Home, leading a team of Care professionals and with a passion and commitment for delivering the highest standards of care to our residents. You will form strong relationships with staff, residents and their families and your presence in the home will be pivotal to its success. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Ashley House Residential Care Home is special and we're looking for a special person to lead by example. Become a part of it and apply for this role. Where you'll work When you walk into the care home, it's like you are taking a step back in time. The environment is designed to feel homely and stimulate reminiscence. For many residents the kitchen would have been the heart of their home. Families would sit around chatting and preparing food together. With this in mind, there is the old fashioned cottage kitchen, with a traditional Range oven, a wooden table and vintage-style kitchen equipment. Residents will sit together and supported by the team will prep vegetables for dinner, make cakes and cookies, fold tea towels and simply do things that are meaningful to them. There is a bar area called The Dog and Trumpet, which has a working gramophone and old records to play. There is a traditional bar, tables and chairs. This is a lovely area for residents to take loved ones when they visit. They can sit together and have lunch, with a tipple of something that takes their fancy. Click here for further information about the home Are you our next Home Manager? Here's more about the role: * First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process * We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans * Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day - let's get stuck in * It's very simple - if we can be the best Home Manager we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we're all doing a great job. You'll have previous experience in a residential and/or nursing setting, along with strong operational management experience. Benefits and rewards We know you work so hard and being the best Home Manager you can be needs to be rewarded. We are very proud to offer the following: * 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays * Life assurance * Bonus of 20% of annual salary * CQC performance bonus * Excellent training and development opportunities * Loyalty Award available * Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to 750 available * Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care * Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice * Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards' * Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care. To apply please click the Apply button at the top of the page or please send your up to date CV and covering letter to Resourcing.team@sanctuary-housing.co.uk. The reference number for this position is 76544. Closing date: 22 June 2020 View the detailed Job Profile. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Building Equality and Diversity We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, a