Head of Care

Bupa

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Job summary

More than retirement living, Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents providing them with ongoing care which helps them live life to the full. Thats why its important that our teams have outstanding leaders inspirational managers that empower and motivate the care home team to meet the needs of all our residents.

Were now looking for a Registered Manager to work alongside our senior management team at Richmond Village Witney to lead our team in providing the highest quality of care to our residents in our 61 bed care home.

Who we are

Richmond Villages is part of Bupa. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Youll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

For over 20 years Richmond have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. Were proud that we attract the best people and even prouder of how long they stay with us. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, we ensure our residents retain as much independence and choice as possible while helping retain their zest for life.

Main duties of the job

As the Registered Home Manager at a Richmond Village, youre trusted with peoples lives and a responsibility like this cant be trusted with just anyone.

Who were looking for

With experience of managing and developing a care setting, ideally, youll have a management qualification such as the Registered Managers Award. Approachable and open, youre a confident leader who can empower our team to deliver the highest standards of care. Passionate about caring for others, youll put our residents at the heart of everything you do. The ability to lead by example, youll share your knowledge and experience of quality improvement and cultivate an open and honest culture amongst your team. NMC PIN highly desirable but not essential.

About us

Whats in it for you?

28 days holiday

Paid breaks

Hot meal provided

Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes

Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support all available from one phone number

Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments

NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support

Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions

My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing

Wagestream Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it

Here youll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Youll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,000 a year £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 20% manager bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0029-24-0229

Job locations

Village Centre

Coral Springs Way

Richmond Village

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 5DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Responsible for the ongoing care of residents within the care home - youll lead our teams, guiding and supporting them to ensure that safe and effective care is always provided. Ensuring all units comply with CQC standards of care, youll take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for residents. Responsible for ensuring staff levels are appropriate, youll lead on all aspects of the operation; working with senior professionals to develop systems, processes and practices to strengthen clinical practise and resident care. As well as developing the strategy and direction for the care home youll also create and develop strong relationships with LAs, CQC and Primary Care Trust commissioners, always acting as a trusted healthcare partner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Responsible for the ongoing care of residents within the care home - youll lead our teams, guiding and supporting them to ensure that safe and effective care is always provided. Ensuring all units comply with CQC standards of care, youll take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for residents. Responsible for ensuring staff levels are appropriate, youll lead on all aspects of the operation; working with senior professionals to develop systems, processes and practices to strengthen clinical practise and resident care. As well as developing the strategy and direction for the care home youll also create and develop strong relationships with LAs, CQC and Primary Care Trust commissioners, always acting as a trusted healthcare partner.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of managing a nursing home is essential
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of managing a nursing home is essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bupa

Address

Village Centre

Coral Springs Way

Richmond Village

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 5DG


Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bupa

Address

Village Centre

Coral Springs Way

Richmond Village

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 5DG


Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Rebecca Hammond

rebecca.hammond@bupa.com

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,000 a year £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 20% manager bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0029-24-0229

Job locations

Village Centre

Coral Springs Way

Richmond Village

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 5DG


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