About this role
Job summary With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family in one of our multi-million pound new build homes as a Commissioning Home Manager. We are leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. In our state of the art new builds, we have invested time and planning to ensure our homes our adapted to the needs of our residents including our dedicated dementia communities which we call Memory Lane. As a Commissioning Home Manager you will drive recruitment for the home, building and developing a brand new team to deliver the best quality care for our re
Main duties of the job As a Home Manager at Barchester, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring delivery of top-tier person-centred care for the elderly and vulnerable. The position offers an opportunity to work in newly built, state-of-the-art care homes. Responsibilities include recruitment and development of teams, working with project teams, and establishing the home within the community. You will set the groundwork for an exceptional care home and drive it through its first inspection. We offer a rewarding package including a competitive salary, up to 100% bonuses, a £2.5k opening bonus, and additional quality-based bonuses. We seek individuals with experience managing or opening new care homes, excellent leadership skills, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC, and compliance guidelines. The role requires a successful marketing and business track record, particularly with privately funded luxury care homes. Joining Barchester means being part of a company recognized for excellence and providing the quality of care you would expect for loved ones.
About us Barchester Healthcare has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector, managing nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals across the UK. They have a reputation for having some of the best quality ratings among large care home providers, emphasizing their commitment to providing exceptional person-centred care. Barchester is actively expanding with a significant new build programme, investing in modern, purpose-built homes that address residents' needs, including specialized dementia communities known as Memory Lane. This growth reflects their mission to offer best-in-class care for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Barchesters work environment is structured to recognize and motivate staff through extensive rewards and development programs, ensuring employees feel valued and engaged in their roles. The organisation has received accolades from best companies ratings, underscoring its position as a leading employer in the health and social care sector. Joining Barchester means being part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and dynamic team.
Job description Job responsibilities
With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart.
It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family in one of our multi-million pound new build homes as a Commissioning Home Manager. We are leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. In our state of the art new builds, we have invested time and planning to ensure our homes our adapted to the needs of our residents including our dedicated dementia communities which we call Memory Lane.
As a Commissioning Home Manager you will drive recruitment for the home, building and developing a brand new team to deliver the best quality care for our residents. You will work closely with new builds projects team, as well as other support services to introduce the home into the wider community and welcome each of our new residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding care home and successfully drive it through its first inspection.
REWARDS PACKAGEOur Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Commissioning Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary + bonuses up to 100%. We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes:
£2.5k bonus once the home has been opened Enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to £10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Commissioning Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for:
Experience of managing/opening a new build Community engagement and marketing a home to drive occupancy Experience of managing a luxury care home with high % of privately funded residents Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines
In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience.
Due to our industry leading rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to have been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
7766
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in managing or opening a new build, leading luxury care homes with a focus on person-centred care, and a track record of marketing and running commercially successful rated care homes.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Tenterden
TN30 6PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)