An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Home Manager to join the leadership team of a highly respected, family-run elderly care provider.

This role is ideal for an experienced Home Manager with a strong background in elderly care and a proven track record of leading a Nursing, Dementia or Residential care home.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of a well-established, medium-sized service, while leading the home through the next stage of its quality improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities of the Home Manager

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the care home.
• Lead, motivate and develop the management and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Drive improvements in quality, safeguarding, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the home through its ongoing CQC improvement journey.
• Promote an open, supportive and values-led management culture.
• Drive occupancy growth while maintaining the home''s strong private-funded resident profile.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of care across the service.
• Support the recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing development of staff.
• Develop and mentor the existing management team, promoting accountability and engagement.
• Manage budgets, resources and financial performance effectively.
• Work closely with senior management to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the home remains compliant with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
• Maintain a positive, professional and accountable culture across the service.

• Previous experience working as a Home Manager within an elderly care setting.
• Proven experience managing and leading a Nursing, Dementia or Residential care home.
• Demonstrable experience improving quality standards and delivering positive CQC outcomes.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Commercial awareness, including occupancy management and budget responsibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A confident, visible and approachable management style.
• Ability to motivate, develop and inspire staff.
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management or equivalent.
• A nursing qualification is not essential for this position.

• Up to -6,000 performance-related KPI bonus.
• Family-run organisation with a strong reputation within elderly care.
• Supportive and experienced senior management team.
• Genuine autonomy to lead and develop the service.
• Genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact within an established care home.
• Support for professional development and career progression.