The role

We are searching for a General Manager to lead the opening and running of our brand-new care home in Calcot, Reading. The state-of-the-art care home will feature:

· 66 luxury bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms.

· A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.

· A stylish salon offering professional pampering.

· A peaceful library for reading and reflection.

· A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

Our modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. this will be a vibrant, welcoming community, providing exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

About the Role

We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care. We are seeking a General Manager to lead our new care home, promoting a caring environment where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and their rights to privacy, independence, and choice are upheld.

Postholder will be the Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), responsible for driving and maintaining occupancy within budget, and effectively managing, motivating, and developing staff. Day-to-day duties will include:

· Overseeing all aspects of the care home, including standards and quality of care, marketing, recruitment, and training.

· Building and maintaining a good working relationship with the team, ensuring the premises remain in excellent repair and comply with regulatory requirements.

· Recognising and assessing individuals' needs, involving relevant professional agencies and relatives to develop personalised care plans.

· Complying with statutory and legal requirements, including Health & Social Care Act, Health and Safety, HACCP, and COSHH.

· Controlling and monitoring the budget and expenditure of the home., Ensuring all legislative and regulatory requirements are met.

· Maintaining up-to-date and correct care, legal and statutory records.

· Marketing the care home to meet occupancy targets, using traditional and digital marketing channels, and working closely with the central marketing team.

We are looking for someone qualified to NVQ 4 or 5, or QCF 5 in Health & Social Care, or holding a Nursing Qualification. An academic qualification in Management or Leadership is desirable.

They must have at least two years of experience managing a care home for older people and have good experience effectively managing a team.

Ideally, you have experience in opening a care home and are willing to embrace the challenge once more. This is a unique opportunity to lead our fantastic team and help shape the future of Friends Place.

They will also be well versed in sales and marketing principles to ensure the home is marketed appropriately to meet occupancy targets, and skilled in recruitment and retention of staff.

With a strong understanding of the Health and Social Care Act and CQC regulations, you have knowledge of HR policies and processes, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinaries