About this role
Job summary At Avery Healthcare, everything we do starts with the people who care for our residents. We know how much passion, effort, and heart our teams put into their work and were here to champion you, support you, and celebrate you every step of the way. When you join us, youre not just starting a job youre making a real difference. Every day, your compassion helps shape meaningful moments for our residents. In return, were committed to helping you grow, thrive, and feel truly valued. With ongoing development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a team that feels like family, youll find a workplace where you can be proud of the impact you make. Were now searching for a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager to join our awardwinning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If youre ready to lead with heart and help create exceptional experiences for residents and colleagues alike, wed love to hear from you. As General Manager, youll be the driving force behind a vibrant, personcentred care environment. Youll lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home all while meeting regulatory standards and achieving key business goals.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, our General Manager role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to deeply impact lives. Your leadership and passion will drive our dedicated team to deliver impeccable care and create meaningful experiences for our residents. You'll ensure we meet regulatory standards and achieve key business goals while fostering an environment where both residents and staff feel cherished. As the central figure, you oversee staffing and resources, champion high-quality care, and act as a pivotal link to residents, families, and professionals. This position suits a natural leader with four years' experience in similar settings and possesses a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification or equivalent. Join us in making a real difference daily, supported by a community that values your contributions.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leader in elderly care across the UK, known for creating enriching experiences for both residents and staff. With over 100 homes, our commitment to 'creating meaningful lives together' is reflected in our award-winning facilities where residents feel cherished and our team feels empowered. At Avery, we believe in making later life fulfilling, blending luxury care with compassion. Our supportive culture ensures that employees feel appreciated and have the opportunity for continuous development. This dedication to quality care and employee satisfaction makes Avery the preferred choice in the care sector, where both patients and workers find a nurturing environment to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, everything we do starts with the people who care for our residents. We know how much passion, effort, and heart our teams put into their work and were here to champion you, support you, and celebrate you every step of the way.
When you join us, youre not just starting a job youre making a real difference. Every day, your compassion helps shape meaningful moments for our residents. In return, were committed to helping you grow, thrive, and feel truly valued. With ongoing development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a team that feels like family, youll find a workplace where you can be proud of the impact you make.
Were now searching for a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager to join our awardwinning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If youre ready to lead with heart and help create exceptional experiences for residents and colleagues alike, wed love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs General Manager, youll be the driving force behind a vibrant, personcentred care environment. Youll lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home all while meeting regulatory standards and achieving key business goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Championing highquality, personcentred care based on best practice
Driving recruitment, retention, and development to build a strong, engaged team
Acting as a key point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and external professionals
Managing staffing levels to ensure safe, effective care at all times
Providing inspiring leadership that empowers your team to be their best
Overseeing budgets, stock, and resources to ensure efficient, costeffective operations
ABOUT YOUYoull be someone who naturally lives our values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable and brings them into everything you do.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have at least four years experience in a similar care environment
Hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
Bring strong leadership and management skills
Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
Be ITcompetent and comfortable with digital systems
Be adaptable, flexible, and ready to step in where needed
ABOUT AVERYAvery isnt just one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care its a place where people genuinely love to work. We believe later life should be rich, fulfilling, and full of meaning, and were passionate about creating experiences that reflect that.
With over 100 homes across the UK and a vision of creating meaningful lives together, were proud to offer an environment where residents feel cherished and employees feel empowered, supported, and appreciated. Join us, and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.
PLEASE NOTE A DBS Disclosure will be required (funded by Avery Healthcare)
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential
This advert may close early depending on application volume and business needs
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
At least four years experience in a similar care environment and hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, effective communication abilities, and IT competency. Adaptability and a readiness to step in as needed are also crucial for the role.
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 Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Downham Market
PE389LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)