Care Home Manager

Healthcare Homes; England; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a dedicated manager to oversee operations in a residential home. The role entails ensuring high standards of care and effective communication across departments. Candidates must have prior management experience in a residential setting, a strong understanding of CQC standards, and proven relationship-building skills. The position offers a salary of £65,000 plus bonuses, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, training opportunities, and employee support programmes.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting CQC standards.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee occupancy and staffing levels to reduce agency staffing.
• Ensure critical information is communicated effectively.
• Maintain high standards of care and ensure resident safety.
• Bring joy and a welcoming atmosphere to the home.

Skills

Management experience in a residential home setting

Great communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

People skills

Education

Relevant healthcare management qualification (e.g., Level 5 in Management)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Regular updates across the different departments within the home. Supporting with any developments and ensuring critical information is communicated effectively.
• Overseeing the occupancy and staffing levels across the home, reducing the need for agency staffing where possible.
• Undertake audits as required in accordance with our governance system.
• Ensuring a high standard of care at all times, putting our residents at the centre and making them feel safe, secure and comfortable within their home.
• Bring your own personality and sense of joy into the home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Great communication skills and ability to problem‑solve are essential, along with strong financial acumen and excellent people skills.

Qualifications

Previous management experience in a residential home setting is required with a proven track record of meeting CQC standards and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

£65,000 plus annual bonus scheme.

We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well‑established team, who will truly value and support you.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1,000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 5 in Management
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

About Us

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person‑centred care to all our residents.

Foxgrove offers residential and dementia care for up to 20 residents and is rated Outstanding by CQC. Maynell House, rated Good by CQC, can accommodate up to 23 residents with residential and dementia care. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.