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Residential Care Director

On-site in Valladolid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Sanitas

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Hours
Split day (jornada partida)
Work mode
On-site, Valladolid
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
5+ years
Education
Master's degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

📑Contract type: Permanent

🧍♂️Working day and Schedule: Full-time and split shift, with the flexibility inherent to a management position and responsibility for an operational center 24/7

🏢 Workplace: Residencia de Mayores Valladolid (Nacional 601 km 167 mojados, Urb. Los Arcos, Ctra. Madrid, 0, 47250 Mojados, Valladolid). Parking available at the center.

Additionally, you will have...

🙋♂️ Onboarding process to facilitate your integration and knowledge of the management model.

💙 The backing of a large company, with specialized corporate teams and a network of directors who will accompany you in management and with whom you will share best practices and challenges.

💡You will participate in transversal projects, training, and continuous improvement.

🩺Sanitas medical insurance after one year of seniority with an indefinite contract. Includes in-person and virtual medical consultations, psychology sessions, physiotherapy, nutrition, and other wellness services.

😀 Employee Wellbeing Program. We take care of you through activities and sessions that will help you be healthier both physically and emotionally.
🤸♀️ Wellhub. Access to a wide variety of gyms, mindfulness sessions, nutrition, online therapy, and sleep management.

⭐Discount programme and exclusive offers only for employees.

The role

What you'll do

Your mission will be to lead the integral management of the center, balancing care quality, resident and family experience, team leadership, occupancy, and operational efficiency.

Your main responsibilities will be

💙 Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of approximately 80 professionals, driving commitment, collaboration, and a good working climate.

💙 Guarantee safe, personalized, and high-quality care, looking after the experience and relationship with residents and families.

💙 Drive the results, positioning, and occupancy of the center, monitoring the main management indicators.

💙 Efficiently manage resources, budget, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with objectives and procedures.

💙 Ensure quality standards and continuous improvement, participating in audits, improvement plans, and corporate projects.

What do you need?

🎓 Education: Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Licentiate Degree and a Master's in Social Services Center Management or equivalent qualifying training.

🌱 Experience: At least 5 years in management, administration, and team leadership. Experience in socio-sanitary, healthcare, residential, or high-complexity environments is valued.

👉Key competencies

We are looking for a person with leadership, business vision, and results orientation, capable of managing teams and making decisions autonomously, with sensitivity towards residents and families.

Why join Sanitas Mayores?

You will lead a large, stable center with high occupancy, with a real impact on residents, families, and professionals.

You will have the backing of specialized corporate teams and a network of directors to face a challenge that combines leadership, management, care quality, and results.

About Sanitas

Sanitas is a leading healthcare company in Spain, offering private health insurance, hospitals, dental clinics, and senior care services. It is part of the Bupa Group, a global healthcare organization headquartered in London, UK. With a network of medical centers, dental clinics, and care homes across Spain, Sanitas serves millions of customers and is a major player in the Spanish healthcare market.

Sanitas has a strong presence throughout Spain, with offices and facilities in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other cities. The company is known for its focus on innovation and digital health, and it actively hires healthcare professionals, including nurses, physiotherapists, and dental staff, as well as corporate roles in IT, finance, and strategy. For international professionals, Sanitas offers opportunities to work in a dynamic healthcare environment in Spain, with roles that may require Spanish language skills, especially in patient-facing positions.

Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1954
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 24 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Sanitas is part of Bupa, a global healthcare group, which may offer international career opportunities.
  • The company has a large network of medical centers and dental clinics across Spain, providing diverse job locations.
  • Clinical roles typically require Spanish language proficiency, but corporate roles may be more accessible for internationals.
  • Sanitas is known for its investment in digital health and innovation, offering roles in IT and data.
  • The company provides training and development programs for healthcare professionals.
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