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• Bedford
• Posted 1st Sep 2010
• Posted by: Professional Social Care Solutions
• Salary: GBP per annum
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 2706363
• This job has been viewed 106 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Service Manager £40,000 - £45,000 pa + generous bonus and benefits. Our client is a leading national charity with a network of care homes across the UK. They are looking for a Home manager for a newly commissioned flagship service in the Bedfordshire area. This newly built home has state of the art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, theatre, pc suite, restaurant and cafe. It is a care home with nursing and a specialist dementia unit offering places for up to 62 service users. There will also be adding 22 flats in the grounds providing housing with care at a later date. The home is set in a stunning country park with generous grounds for use by residents and their families. It is accessed by a tree lined drive providing a grand and prestigious setting. The home will also provide facilities for the local community and you will need to be able to forge links with outside agencies. You will have experience at a senior level within the health or social care sector, which includes direct line management, budget responsibilities, a good understanding of person centred care and an ability to support and manage staff teams. The successful applicant will have proven experience as a care home manager. Good communication and administration skills, the ability to prioritise and cope with a busy and varied workload is essential. Above all you will need to demonstrate empathy towards older people and an understanding of their needs. Our client offers a generous salary, bonus and benefits package including 30 days holiday, final salary pension and ongoing training and career progression. If you would like to apply for this position please contact me at your earliest convenience.