Care Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Care Home Manager to lead a dedicated team at a 28-bed residential care home in Dawlish, specializing in elder care and dementia support.

The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing effective leadership, and maintaining high care standards. Candidates should have experience in elderly care management and a commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in elderly care.
• Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes in regulatory inspections.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the care home.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing care team.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care knowledge

Quality assurance

People management

Commercial awareness

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Dawlish, Devon Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Home

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Care Home Manager to lead a well-established 28‑bed residential care home in Dawlish, specialising in elderly care and dementia support. Our client is dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care within a warm, safe, and homely environment.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of the home, ensuring full regulatory compliance, excellent care outcomes, and effective business performance. You will lead and support a dedicated care team, foster positive relationships with residents and their families, and create a culture focused on dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective leadership across all areas of the home.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of person‑centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia.
• Lead, motivate, recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing team.
• Manage occupancy levels and support local marketing initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve quality assurance systems and care outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are consistently met.

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential elderly care setting.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and person‑centred practices.
• A proven track record of achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and enhancing residents' lives.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience managing services for older people and/or individuals living with dementia.