Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Nursing Care Manager

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

This role as a Nursing Care Manager at Avery Healthcare's Eastbourne Gardens Care Home offers an excellent opportunity to lead and manage a team of Registered General Nurses, ensuring the delivery of effective, person-centred nursing care to residents. You will be responsible for coordinating the resident assessment process, communicating relevant information to the staff, and supporting and developing your team members.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Care Manager will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective nursing care to residents in a nursing home and directly managing the Registered General Nurses on the team. Key responsibilities include coordinating the resident assessment process, communicating relevant information to staff, managing the nursing team, and supporting and developing team members through regular supervision and performance management.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456113024

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Eastbourne

BN20 9AN


Job description

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 Nursing Care Manager at Eastbourne Gardens Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Nursing Care Manager will be to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to residents in a nursing home and to directly manage the Registered General Nurses on your team.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring that the plan of care is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary, the resident is involved in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into a person-centred care plan
  • Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each resident is communicated using the most appropriate method, e.g. APB, Handover, MCM, to the proper members of staff to achieve delivery of a person-centred approach
  • Overall responsibility for the management of the Nursing Team, introducing effective mechanisms for communication, such as team meetings, communication boards, etc. Arranging such meetings, organising agendas, attendance, outcomes, actions, minutes
  • Support, guide and develop their team members by carrying out regular supervisions/one-to-ones and yearly reviews and support individual performance management plans for identified staff.

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 candidate must:

  • Hold a Registered Nurse qualification.
  • Have 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, with evidence of ongoing professional development in elderly care or a relevant field.
  • Possess previous management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships, including effective influencing skills

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:

  • A DBS 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.

Job description

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 Nursing Care Manager at Eastbourne Gardens Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Nursing Care Manager will be to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to residents in a nursing home and to directly manage the Registered General Nurses on your team.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring that the plan of care is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary, the resident is involved in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into a person-centred care plan
  • Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each resident is communicated using the most appropriate method, e.g. APB, Handover, MCM, to the proper members of staff to achieve delivery of a person-centred approach
  • Overall responsibility for the management of the Nursing Team, introducing effective mechanisms for communication, such as team meetings, communication boards, etc. Arranging such meetings, organising agendas, attendance, outcomes, actions, minutes
  • Support, guide and develop their team members by carrying out regular supervisions/one-to-ones and yearly reviews and support individual performance management plans for identified staff.

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 candidate must:

  • Hold a Registered Nurse qualification.
  • Have 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, with evidence of ongoing professional development in elderly care or a relevant field.
  • Possess previous management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships, including effective influencing skills

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:

  • A DBS 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful, you will need to hold a Registered Nurse qualification, have 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in elderly care or a relevant field, and demonstrate previous management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful, you will need to hold a Registered Nurse qualification, have 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in elderly care or a relevant field, and demonstrate previous management experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.

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).

Additional information

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Eastbourne

BN20 9AN


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Eastbourne

BN20 9AN


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456113024

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Eastbourne

BN20 9AN


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