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About The Company Registered Nurse (Adults Residential) – Person-Centred, Values-Led Care Are you a compassionate, accountable Registered Nurse who wants to make a meaningful difference in adults’ lives within a residential college setting? We’re looking for a nurse to join our Adults Residential Service, supporting people to live safe, fulfilling lives with dignity, choice and independence. You’ll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring practice is safe, evidence-based and aligned to the NMC Code, CQC Fundamental Standards and the principles of the Care Act 2014 (wellbeing, prevention, personalisation and safeguarding). This role is required for 52 weeks per year, working 40 hours a week within our Residential setting. About The Role About the role As a Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing care and clinical leadership to ensure each person receives holistic, individualised support. You’ll contribute to assessments, care planning, medicines management and health monitoring—working in partnership with people we support, families, advocates and external health professionals. Key responsibilities Deliver safe, effective, person-centred nursing care in an adults residential environment. Undertake clinical assessments, implement and review care plans and risk assessments, and monitor health outcomes. Lead on safe medicines management in line with legislation, organisational policy and professional standards. Maintain accurate, timely records and documentation in line with the NMC Code and information governance requirements. Promote a safe environment through robust safeguarding practice, incident reporting, infection prevention and control, and health & safety compliance. Provide guidance, coaching and clinical oversight to care colleagues, including appropriate delegation and competency support. Work collaboratively with GPs, community teams, therapists and specialists to ensure continuity of care and effective escalation when needs change. Contribute to quality improvement through audits, learning reviews, best practice updates and service development. About you You’re a nurse who brings professionalism, warmth and confidence to your practice. You understand the importance of rights-based, person-centred care and can balance clinical priorities with compassion and clear communication. Essential requirements Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration and commitment to practising in line with the NMC Code (including revalidation). Experience in an adult care setting (residential, community, primary care, or clinical environment). Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills, with confident clinical decision-making and escalation. Practice leadership skills: able to provide visible clinical leadership on shift, support safe delegation, and model best practice. Ability to complete and document practice observations (e.g., observing care delivery, medicines practice, IPC, record keeping) and provide constructive feedback to improve standards. Ability to complete competency assessments and/or support competency development for care colleagues (e.g., medicines, clinical tasks, documentation, IPC), in line with organisational frameworks. Confidence in medicines management and clinical record keeping. A clear commitment to safeguarding, dignity, respect and person-centred outcomes. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings/weekends as required by the service.Desirable Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, complex physical health needs and/or older adults. Knowledge of CQC standards, clinical governance and quality frameworks. Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting learning and development in others. Safer recruitment Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with safer recruitment and regulatory requirements

Registered Care Home Manager Location: Morecambe LA4 4JY Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Croft & Malvern House are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Care Home Manager (RMHN, RGN or Health & Social Care Level 5 qualified) to oversee two small care homes in Morecambe. As Registered Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of both services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead and support a committed team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff. Your experience working with individuals with Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex care requirements will be essential in enhancing residents’ quality of life and driving service excellence. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of both care homes, ensuring high standards of care and full regulatory compliance Provide strong leadership, supervision, and support to staff, promoting a positive team culture Develop, implement, and review person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs Ensure safe and effective medication management and monitoring of residents’ health conditions Lead best practice in Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, and complex needs care Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to support resident wellbeing Maintain compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements Manage staffing, rotas, training, and performance to ensure safe service delivery Contribute to continuous service improvement and quality assurance processes Skills and Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN), Registered General Nurse (RGN), or Health & Social Care Level 5 qualification Proven experience managing or supervising within a care home or supported living environment Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes Experience liaising with Commissioners, Stakeholders, and Local Authorities Ability to negotiate contracts and manage service provision requirements Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential Why Join Us? Competitive salary package Opportunity to manage two small, well-supported services Supportive senior leadership team Career development opportunities Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in specialist care Benefits Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free flu jabs On-site parking Relocation assistance Sick pay Store discount UK visa sponsorship To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Croft & Malvern House, please do not hesitate to apply