Care Home Manager

The Whitgift Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking an exceptional Care Home Manager to lead their dedicated team in Greater London. The successful candidate will have a Care or Clinical background, coupled with outstanding leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining quality service standards, leading a diverse team, and contributing to marketing initiatives. This full-time, permanent role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact. If you are passionate about delivering quality care, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care or Clinical background is preferred.
• Proven leadership and operational management experience.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective maintenance and development of internal processes.
• Lead and support a diverse team of professionals.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Operational management

Marketing initiatives

Job description

The Vacancy

Whitgift House is a unique and well-established care home offering high-quality nursing care alongside independent living options. We are seeking an exceptional Care Home Manager to lead our dedicated team and uphold the high standards that underpin the John Whitgift Foundation’s long-standing reputation.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be an organised, professional, and engaging leader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You will be comfortable building positive relationships with staff, residents, and relatives, while ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include :

• Ensuring the effective maintenance, implementation, and development of internal processes and procedures.
• Maintaining a robust schedule of supervision, quality checks, and mock audits.
• Leading, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of skilled professionals.
• Embedding a culture of continuous personal development and regular performance review.
• Thinking strategically and independently to sustain full occupancy.
• Actively contributing to marketing initiatives, including promotional materials and social media content.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with a Care or Clinical background, as well as those who can clearly demonstrate strong, directly transferable leadership and operational management experience. A passion for delivering exceptional care and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Contract Options

• Permanent : Full-time, salaried role
• Interim (3–4 months) : Salary pro-rated for the duration of engagement

If you are an inspirational leader who is excited to contribute to the future of Whitgift House, we would be delighted to meet you.

The closing date for applications is 11 December 2025. The application window may close earlier, however, dependent upon the volume of applications received. As such, a prompt expression of interest is recommended.