Day Centre Manager - Sanctuary Group : Job Details

Day Centre Manager

Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home, 95 Tudway Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9YG

£17.18 per hour

15 hours a week

Why work for us? 

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team.  There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and everyday job satisfaction at Meadows House for all regardless of role.   

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors.  The team at Meadows House is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. 

Here’s more about the role:

• Lead and manage a high-quality, commercially viable day care service that meets customer needs and complies with all contractual, legislative, and organisational standards.
• Recruit, develop, and support skilled staff, ensuring performance excellence and alignment with service requirements.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting and cost control, to maximise income and ensure value for money.
• Drive strategic growth and community engagement by implementing business plans, promoting the service externally, resolving complaints effectively, and contributing to wider organisational initiatives.

What skills do I need?

• Level 4 in Management of Care or equivalent
• Extensive senior management experience within the care sector with deep understanding of regulatory requirements, hands-on experience in supported care environments, and proven success in leading and managing staff teams.
• Strong communication skills with excellent command of written and spoken English, combined with the ability to interrogate and extract data from computer systems, and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet-based tools.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for: 

Your Mind and Body 

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period) 

• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice) 

• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare 

• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme 

Your Financial Wellbeing 

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform 
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)  

Your Job 

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 

• Complimentary meals during long shifts 

• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities  

• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network 

• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards 

• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria) 

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.   

The reference number for this position is 225923

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.  Don’t miss out, please apply early.