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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. General Manager
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
At Avery Healthcare, everything we do starts with the people who care for our residents. We know how much passion, effort, and heart our teams put into their work and were here to champion you, support you, and celebrate you every step of the way. When you join us, youre not just starting a job youre making a real difference. Every day, your compassion helps shape meaningful moments for our residents. In return, were committed to helping you grow, thrive, and feel truly valued. With ongoing development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a team that feels like family, youll find a workplace where you can be proud of the impact you make. Were now searching for a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager to join our awardwinning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If youre ready to lead with heart and help create exceptional experiences for residents and colleagues alike, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager for Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. This role involves being the driving force behind a person-centred care environment, leading a team to deliver exceptional care, and ensuring residents feel safe and supported. Responsibilities include championing high-quality care, driving recruitment and staff development, overseeing budgets, and managing staffing levels. Candidates should naturally embody values of care, support, respect, and accountability. The ideal candidate will have at least four years experience in a similar environment, a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification, strong leadership and management skills, clear communication abilities, and IT competence.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care in the UK, known for creating rich and fulfilling experiences for residents. The company operates over 100 homes and pursues a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery is committed to celebrating, supporting, and championing its staff, offering ongoing development opportunities and a family-like workplace culture. The organisation values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable individuals who put heart and effort into their work. Avery strives to be the preferred choice for both residents and team members by ensuring they are empowered, supported, and appreciated.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1571932661
Job locations
Avery Healthcare
Downham Market
PE389LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, everything we do starts with the people who care for our residents. We know how much passion, effort, and heart our teams put into their work and were here to champion you, support you, and celebrate you every step of the way.
When you join us, youre not just starting a job youre making a real difference. Every day, your compassion helps shape meaningful moments for our residents. In return, were committed to helping you grow, thrive, and feel truly valued. With ongoing development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a team that feels like family, youll find a workplace where you can be proud of the impact you make.
Were now searching for a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager to join our awardwinning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If youre ready to lead with heart and help create exceptional experiences for residents and colleagues alike, wed love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs General Manager, youll be the driving force behind a vibrant, personcentred care environment. Youll lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home all while meeting regulatory standards and achieving key business goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Championing highquality, personcentred care based on best practice
Driving recruitment, retention, and development to build a strong, engaged team
Acting as a key point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and external professionals
Managing staffing levels to ensure safe, effective care at all times
Providing inspiring leadership that empowers your team to be their best
Overseeing budgets, stock, and resources to ensure efficient, costeffective operations
Youll be someone who naturally lives our values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable and brings them into everything you do.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have at least four years experience in a similar care environment
Hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
Bring strong leadership and management skills
Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
Be ITcompetent and comfortable with digital systems
Be adaptable, flexible, and ready to step in where needed
Avery isnt just one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care its a place where people genuinely love to work. We believe later life should be rich, fulfilling, and full of meaning, and were passionate about creating experiences that reflect that.
With over 100 homes across the UK and a vision of creating meaningful lives together, were proud to offer an environment where residents feel cherished and employees feel empowered, supported, and appreciated. Join us, and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.
PLEASE NOTEA DBS Disclosure will be required (funded by Avery Healthcare)
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential
This advert may close early depending on application volume and business needs
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, everything we do starts with the people who care for our residents. We know how much passion, effort, and heart our teams put into their work and were here to champion you, support you, and celebrate you every step of the way.
When you join us, youre not just starting a job youre making a real difference. Every day, your compassion helps shape meaningful moments for our residents. In return, were committed to helping you grow, thrive, and feel truly valued. With ongoing development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a team that feels like family, youll find a workplace where you can be proud of the impact you make.
Were now searching for a warm, inspiring, and dedicated General Manager to join our awardwinning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If youre ready to lead with heart and help create exceptional experiences for residents and colleagues alike, wed love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs General Manager, youll be the driving force behind a vibrant, personcentred care environment. Youll lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home all while meeting regulatory standards and achieving key business goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Championing highquality, personcentred care based on best practice
Driving recruitment, retention, and development to build a strong, engaged team
Acting as a key point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and external professionals
Managing staffing levels to ensure safe, effective care at all times
Providing inspiring leadership that empowers your team to be their best
Overseeing budgets, stock, and resources to ensure efficient, costeffective operations
Youll be someone who naturally lives our values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable and brings them into everything you do.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have at least four years experience in a similar care environment
Hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
Bring strong leadership and management skills
Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
Be ITcompetent and comfortable with digital systems
Be adaptable, flexible, and ready to step in where needed
Avery isnt just one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care its a place where people genuinely love to work. We believe later life should be rich, fulfilling, and full of meaning, and were passionate about creating experiences that reflect that.
With over 100 homes across the UK and a vision of creating meaningful lives together, were proud to offer an environment where residents feel cherished and employees feel empowered, supported, and appreciated. Join us, and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.
PLEASE NOTEA DBS Disclosure will be required (funded by Avery Healthcare)
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential
This advert may close early depending on application volume and business needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should have at least four years experience in a similar care environment and hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). Strong leadership and management skills, clear and confident communication abilities, IT competence, adaptability, and flexibility are also required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should have at least four years experience in a similar care environment and hold a Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). Strong leadership and management skills, clear and confident communication abilities, IT competence, adaptability, and flexibility are also required.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Downham Market
PE389LJ
United Kingdom
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
United Kingdom
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
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1571932661
Job locations
Avery Healthcare
Downham Market
PE389LJ
United Kingdom
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