Pilgrims Friend Society

2 job(s) at Pilgrims Friend Society

Pilgrims Friend Society
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Worthing, West Sussex. View our lovely home here. Our amazing team at Koinonia Christian Care Home provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. We are looking for a Business Manager to oversee the operations and ensure the highest standards of care for the people we care for. As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now. Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" For more information, please read the job pack Responsibilities: Lead the Service Team to ensure top-quality service and cleanliness standards. Provide leadership in pastoral and spiritual aspects for service users and staff. Manage the budget and administration of the home in conjunction with the Head Office Team, including administering invoices and invoicing fees, petty cash etc; Be responsible for all aspects of people management including administering the recruitment, selection and appointment procedure, maintaining staff records, organising duty rotas, issues relating to supervisions, appraisals, disciplinary, performance management, back-to-work interviews, grievances etc; Manage the training and development of staff in line with the Society s Personnel Policies; Prepare monthly reports for Operations Manager, as well as produce other information regarding staff hours for wages to the Head Office Team; Carry out the duties of responsible officer for the Home when you are on duty as required under Health and Safety, Public Health and Fire Regulations; Engage in the Society's strategic aims, foster community connections, including churches, to promote the Society's work, maximise home occupancy, and improve service users' quality of life. Skills/Experience: Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home; Management experience in a business setting; Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality; Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience; Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations; IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet); Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings. Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).) Hours: 40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days. On-call cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns. Benefits: £44,500 to £50,000 per annum Relocation support (to be discussed) 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays On-going training and support Team events Pension scheme Care Friends referral Medicash Perkbox including an Employee assistance programme. Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
Pilgrims Friend Society
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Registered Care Manager Are you an experienced leader in residential care? Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Luff House! We re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care team. Luff House offers residential care, dementia care and respite care along with retirement support in a superb, purpose-built environment on the fringes of Frinton-on-Sea. This role is more than just a job it s a calling. We are looking for a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: As part of Pilgrims Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community. Have a watch here of what it means to work in a Christian Care Home What You ll Do: Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values; Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated; Oversee the development and implementation of care plans Responsible for the home s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits; Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy; Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available; Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. What You ll Bring: Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); Strong leadership and people management skills; A passion for person-centred care and working with older people; Excellent organisational and communication abilities; IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook); Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure. Please read the job pack here Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required. Why Join Us? Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays Training & development Ongoing support from management Perkbox including an Employee assistance programme Care Friends referral Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Luff House is waiting for you! Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.