Care Home Manager

Purosearch; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager for a new state-of-the-art facility on the Isle of Wight. This permanent role offers a salary of £52,000 plus a £12,500 bonus, amounting to £64,500 OTE. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing elderly care homes and be registered with the CQC. You will be responsible for the operational leadership, recruitment, and ensuring high-quality care services within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive senior leadership

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager and/or Registered Manager.
• Strong track record managing elderly care homes.
• Experience as the CQC Registered Manager.

Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of a CQC-registered care home.
• Act as the Registered Manager with the CQC.
• Lead the commissioning and opening of a new-build care home.
• Manage all aspects of elderly residential and/or nursing care.
• Ensure ongoing CQC compliance, inspections, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

CQC compliance

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management or RMA qualification

Job description

Care Home Manager / Registered Manager - Isle of Wight | £64,500 OTE!!!

We are recruiting an experienced Care Home Manager and Registered Manager for a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art care home on the Isle of Wight. This is a permanent Care Home Manager job offering a £52,000 salary plus £12,500 bonus, ideal for a proven Registered Manager with a strong background in elderly care.

This role is perfect for an established Care Home Manager or Registered Manager looking to lead the commissioning, opening, and long‑term management of a modern care home.

Care Home Manager / Registered Manager Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of a CQC‑registered care home
• Act as the Registered Manager with the CQC
• Lead the commissioning and opening of a new‑build care home
• Manage all aspects of elderly residential and/or nursing care
• Recruit, manage, and develop the care home team
• Ensure ongoing CQC compliance, inspections, and quality standards
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and performance as Care Home Manager
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders

Care Home Manager / Registered Manager Requirements

• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager and/or Registered Manager
• Strong track record managing elderly care homes
• Experience as the CQC Registered Manager
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management or RMA qualification
• Strong leadership, people management, and organisational skills
• Desirable: Experience opening or commissioning a new care home
• Desirable: Commercial awareness and occupancy management experience as a Care Home Manager

Salary & Benefits

£52,000 per annum + £12,500 Bonus – £64,500 OTE!!
Permanent, full‑time Care Home Manager / Registered Manager job.
Opportunity to manage a modern, purpose‑built care home.
Supportive senior leadership and long‑term career development.

Location

This Care Home Manager / Registered Manager role is based on the Isle of Wight, offering both a rewarding leadership position and a high quality of life.