Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

General Manager

The closing date is 06 June 2026

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Job summary

The General Manager role at Avery Healthcare's Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a team in delivering exceptional person-centered care. With a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits, this position requires a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment and a Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care, managing staff, and overseeing the financial and operational aspects of the care home.

Main duties of the job

As the General Manager, your primary focus will be to lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent person-centered quality care to residents in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care, managing staff recruitment and development, and acting as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing costs within budgetary controls and maintaining safe staffing levels.

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," the organization is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and employees. Avery Healthcare operates over 100 homes across the country, offering exceptional care and opportunities for professional growth.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1485095926

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE389LJ


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 a General Manager at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market . If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as General Manager will be to lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent person-centred quality care to residents in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, whilst meeting regulatory requirement, professional and statutory standards, and business performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care, person centred care and ensuring residents receive care based on best practice.
  • Being responsible for the ongoing recruitment, retention, and development of staff within the Home.
  • Acting as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in residents wellbeing.
  • Ensuring safe staffing levels are reviewed and maintained in accordance with both occupancy and dependency.
  • Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
  • Ensuring costs are well managed and maintained within budgetary controls, by reviewing regularly and monitoring stock.

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:

  • Have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment.
  • Have Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Possess excellent leadership and management skills.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be competent In IT.
  • Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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 dependant on 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 a General Manager at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market . If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as General Manager will be to lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent person-centred quality care to residents in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, whilst meeting regulatory requirement, professional and statutory standards, and business performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care, person centred care and ensuring residents receive care based on best practice.
  • Being responsible for the ongoing recruitment, retention, and development of staff within the Home.
  • Acting as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in residents wellbeing.
  • Ensuring safe staffing levels are reviewed and maintained in accordance with both occupancy and dependency.
  • Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
  • Ensuring costs are well managed and maintained within budgetary controls, by reviewing regularly and monitoring stock.

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:

  • Have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment.
  • Have Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Possess excellent leadership and management skills.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be competent In IT.
  • Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment and a Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent qualification. You should also possess excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and be competent in IT.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment and a Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent qualification. You should also possess excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and be competent in IT.

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

Downham Market

PE389LJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE389LJ


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

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1485095926

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE389LJ


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