Care Home Manager

Care; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a residential service in High Wycombe. This role involves overseeing care quality while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and a proven track record in care home management. Competitive salary of £75,000 with benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme & life assurance

Company sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash back plan

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in care home management (residential or nursing).
• Experience improving standards and team performance.
• Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality person‑centred care in line with residents’ needs.
• Lead, support and develop the staff team.
• Manage budgets, resources and occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulations.
• Build positive relationships with families and the local community.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team performance improvement

Budget management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Care Home Manager Residential Care 75000 High Wycombe

Job title: Care Home Manager Residential Care

Location: High Wycombe HP11

Salary: 75000 per annum

Company: Pivotal People (on behalf of a leading care provider)

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to lead a large residential care service in High Wycombe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established care provider known for delivering high-quality care and investing in the success of its managers.

The Role

As Care Home Manager you’ll take overall responsibility for the running of the service, ensuring the highest standards of person‑centred care while maintaining financial performance and compliance. Your leadership will set the tone for the home, creating a positive culture and empowering your team to thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring high‑quality person‑centred care in line with residents’ needs and care plans.
• Leading, supporting and developing the staff team.
• Managing budgets, resources and occupancy to ensure long‑term sustainability.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards, Health & Safety and all relevant regulations.
• Building positive relationships with families, staff, regulators and the local community.
• Promoting the home effectively through engagement and local outreach.

About You

We’re seeking a leader who can combine care expertise with strong commercial awareness. You’ll bring:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent / working towards).
• Proven track record in care home management (residential or nursing).
• Strong leadership skills with experience improving standards and team performance.
• Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy and business performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Whats on Offer

• Salary of 75000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Company sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash back plan
• Staff rewards and discount schemes
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

A supportive values‑led working environment.

If you’re an experienced care home leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to make your mark as a Care Home Manager with a 75000 salary, excellent benefits and the chance to lead a well‑established residential service near High Wycombe? This is a role where you can truly shape the future of care. If you’re passionate about leadership and delivering outstanding care we’d love to hear from you.

On behalf of our client Pivotal People we would like to remind applicants that any offer of employment is pending satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

Apply today and take the next step in your management career.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1