REGISTERED MANAGER – NURSING, BURGHFIELD COMMON RG7 3BH £70,000 FULL TIME

Hollies Care Home near Reading lies at the heart of the picturesque village of Burghfield Common. Hollies Care Home is set within a charming mansion house.
Our dedicated team provide residential and nursing care to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions.
We are looking to secure an experienced Manager to lead a nursing home team in delivering high-quality, relationship-centred care and services for all residents. This includes ensuring full compliance with internal and external standards, and aligning all activities with Optalis policies, procedures, vision, and values—while meeting business performance targets.
The Registered Manager will report directly to the Head of Nursing Services, ensuring the home consistently achieves and maintains at least a “GOOD” CQC rating. Initially, the focus will be on transforming the service to fully align with Optalis values and securing a “GOOD” rating within an agreed timeframe.
The role requires inspiring, motivating, and empowering all team members to achieve outstanding outcomes, always working in line with our vision and values.

The successful applicant will have

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a CQC-regulated Nursing Home.
• Active NMC registration with a valid PIN.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Please see attached full job description for more details.

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
• An additional health and wellbeing day
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support
• As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
• STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
• A generous pension scheme

Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
For advice and information on disclosing criminal records you can contact Nacro’s support service on 0300123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk

Please refer the Job description for details