Care Home Manager

Leaders In Care Ltd; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Droylsden is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a team in providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a positive atmosphere for residents and staff. A strong background in care home management and leadership skills are essential. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with benefits including healthcare and extensive leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

Flexible pay access

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a care home or similar regulated service.
• Strong understanding of managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safeguarding and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery and improvement of individualised care plans.
• Create an inclusive culture for residents and staff.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Quality monitoring

Risk assessment

Education

Management qualification in health and social care (Level 4 or 5)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Home Manager to lead a well-established care service providing dementia, residential, and specialist care, in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. This is a rewarding leadership role for someone who believes that high-quality care starts with kindness, dignity, and respect.

You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring residents receive outstanding, person‑centred care that supports their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. Leading by example, you will inspire and develop your team to deliver safe, effective, and empathetic care while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Key aspects of the Care Home Manager role include:

• Overseeing the delivery, review, and continuous improvement of individualised care plans
• Creating a positive, inclusive culture for residents, families, and staff
• Managing staffing levels, recruitment, training, and performance
• Ensuring robust quality assurance, risk management, and safeguarding practices
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect for all residents
• Driving service improvement and maintaining strong inspection outcomes

About You

You will be a confident and experienced care home leader with a strong understanding of managing multidisciplinary teams and regulated care environments.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing a care home or similar regulated service
• A recognised management qualification in health and social care (Level 4 or 5), or willingness to work towards one
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and quality monitoring
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and resident wellbeing

Above all, you will lead with empathy, integrity, and kindness in every interaction.

What’s On Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance, including:

• Up to £50,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Private healthcare (with optional family cover)
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Flexible pay access
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG check
• Free uniform and meals while on shift
• Comprehensive learning, development, and funded qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support
• High street and online retail discounts
• Recognition schemes and long‑service awards

If you are an experienced Home Manager, Registered Manager, Care Home Manager in Greater Manchester, this could be the perfect role for you.

For further details, please ‘Apply’, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care.

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