Residential Care Manager


Location
Sevenoaks, England
Salary
£16.65 to £17.65
Profession
Care home manager
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    NVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent. A minimum of two years' experience in long-term care or a similar industry. Comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards. Experience in leading a team in a similar care environment.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Residential Care Manager at Rivermere Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Residential Care Manager will be to manage the group of Care Supervisors within the home ensuring that a high-quality delivery of personal care is delivered to our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Residential Care Manager, your primary focus will be to oversee a group of Care Supervisors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality personal care to residents. Avery Healthcare emphasizes the importance of supporting and celebrating staff who care for residents, offering a growth-oriented environment with opportunities for learning and development. The role involves managing the resident assessment process to ensure accuracy and supporting team development. Additional responsibilities include overseeing equipment management, ensuring compliance with the Safe Medication Management programme, conducting Quality Care Spot Checks, and managing auditing procedures. The position requires a DBS check funded by Avery Healthcare. Successful candidates must embody Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all interactions.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company is dedicated to creating enriching experiences for both residents and staff, driven by the vision of "creating meaningful lives together." With over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare focuses on providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery is committed to building a culture that encourages respect, compassion, and a shared dedication to outstanding care, making it the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. As part of its commitment to staff, Avery funds DBS checks and requires proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Details

  • Date posted: 28 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £16.65 to £17.65 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1542535303
  • Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Chipstead, TN13 2PZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Residential Care Manager at Rivermere Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Residential Care Manager will be to manage the group of Care Supervisors within the home ensuring thata high-quality delivery of personal care is delivered to our residents. You will be an advocate for all residents,maintainingthe best interest in all areas of the resident's wellbeing.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • Co-ordinating theresident assessmentprocess, ensuringthatthe planned careisaccurate and reflected in each individual care plan.
  • Supporting,guiding,anddevelopingtheirteammembers.
  • Managing the process of ensuring that all equipment is stored in line with the manufacturer'sinstructionsand is cleanedandstored appropriatelyafteruse.
  • Ensuringcompliance with theSafe Medication Management programme, with robust auditing procedures.
  • UndertakingQualityCareSpotChecksreportingonthe qualityofcareprovidedbyCareSupervisors, CarersandSeniorCarers withintheir team.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

  • NVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent.
  • A Minimum of two years' experience in long-termcareor similarindustry.
  • Comprehensiveunderstanding ofCQCFundamentalStandards.
  • Experience in leading a team in a similar care environment.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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