About this job
Care home
Springfield Vale
10 Perserverence Street
Barnsley
S70 6HD
Region
Salary
£23.10 per hour
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
Care home: Springfield Vale
Location: Perserverence Street, Barnsley, S70 6HD
Contract type: Full time (must be flexible with day and night shifts)
Rate: £23.10 per hour
This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day, in a brand new home!
Join us as our new Night Nurse Manager at Springfield Vale care home in Barnsley.
In this role, you’ll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues, drive quality and maintain high standards of care within the home.
As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll be empowered to really make a difference.
Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.
And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.
About Exemplar Health Care
Springfield Vale is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex and high acuity needs
When open, Springfield Vale will provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from dementia
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
Designing for dementia
We’re proud to work alongside the University of Stirling to design a purpose-built home with dementia friendly spaces.
The University of Stirling has a distinct reputation in the field of dementia and ageing. Their international centre for knowledge exchange - the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) - is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of dementia design.
At Springfield Vale, we’re implementing their evidence-based environmental design principles to offer a non-pharmacological approach to support responsive behaviours associated with dementia.
Springfield Vale will offer a caring environment where people receive the support they need, close to their loved ones.
The home will feature 33 en-suite bedrooms, across three units. With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
Springfield Vale's 3 week bespoke Induction will start January 2026!
About the role
As a Night Nurse Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living at Springfield Vale.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
leading your homes care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support
providing strong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement
overseeing and managing all your unit’s clinical elements and risks
ensuring care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner and reflect care interventions appropriately
acting as the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles
the supervision and management of your unit’s ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal of medication .
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’ll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your unit’s team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants.
You’ll also have:
a thorough understanding of best practice in nursing care
an excellent range of clinical and communication skills that you’re able to demonstrate
an enthusiastic approach to encouraging and motivating people
the ability to work confidently on your own initiative
a good standard of digital skills.
To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. We’re looking experienced Nurses from all backgrounds, Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses / RGN, RMN, RNLD.
As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
electric car salary sacrifice scheme
paid NMC membership
paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, you can call Grace, our Nurse Talent Specialist, on 07375 926 210 or email Gcockroft@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Springfield Vale
Directions to Springfield Vale
Springfield Vale is a short drive from the M1.
If you're travelling on the M1, take junction 37.
Follow the A628/Dodworth Road, at the roundabout take the third exit to continue on the A628/Dodworth Road.
Turn left onto Springfield Road and onto Perseverance Street.
Please note, Springfield Vale won't be available to find on Google or Apple Maps until the home is registered with CQC.
Public transport to Springfield Vale
The home's a short walk from several bus stops.
Dodworth Road/Dean Street bus stop (stop ID: 37050295), which is accessed by buses 20, 21, 21a, 408, 410 and 422
Racecommon Road/Grafton Street bus stop (stop ID: 37050421), which is accessed by buses 23a, 24, 24a and 34
Summer Lane/Newton Street bus stop (stop ID: 37050423), which is accessed by bus 22a
Gawber Road/Victoria Crescent bus stop (stop ID: 37050078), which is accessed by buses 93, 95, 95a and 96.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Barnsley - 0.8 miles away (20 minute walk).