Care Home Manager

Anchor Hanover; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the East Midlands is seeking a dynamic Care Home Manager to oversee operations at Landemere, a 41-bed care home. You will champion outstanding care delivery, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, while driving team empowerment and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in care homes. This role includes a competitive salary and various benefits, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Pension plan

Ongoing personal development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing medium-sized care homes.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards & compliance.
• Proactive mindset with a drive to enhance service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of personalized, person-centered care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high standards.
• Drive home’s success through occupancy and reputation building.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of CQC standards

People management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Location: Landemere, Derby, DE24 3JX

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Lead with Heart, Care with Purpose - Join our team as a Registered Care Home Manager at Landemere!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Care Home Manager to lead Landemere, our 41 bed care home in Derby.

What does it mean to be an Anchor Care Home Manager?

• Champion Outstanding Care: Lead the delivery of personalised, person-centred care that respects the dignity, individuality, and choices of every resident. Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement by identifying risks and driving positive change that enhances resident experience.
• Lead with Confidence: Take ownership of regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections, maintaining high standards and achieving excellent outcomes in line with CQC and local authority requirements. Be the trusted leader who sets the tone for accountability and transparency.
• Inspire Success: Drive the home’s success - from occupancy growth and reputation building, community engagement and colleague recruitment. Lead strategic initiatives that ensure a welcoming environment for colleagues, residents and loved ones.
• Empower your Team: Create a culture where colleagues feel supported, recognised, and inspired to grow. Champion professional development, provide coaching and mentorship, and nurture future leaders. Your leadership will empower the team to deliver their best every day.

Who are we looking for?

• Experienced: An experienced and passionate Registered Manager with a proven track record in managing medium sized care homes.
• Knowledgeable: A strong understanding of CQC standards & compliance and their practical impact on care management.
• Visionary: A proactive mindset with the drive to enhance service quality and elevate resident experience.
• People-Oriented Leader: Excellent leadership skills - promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Caring: A complete understanding of the needs of older people and a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Ready to start your next challenge at Landemere? Apply today!

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website.

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.