Care Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a 41-bed elderly care home in Knottingley, North Yorkshire. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive care quality with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and occupancy management, with a focus on safeguarding and high standards of life for residents living with dementia.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a residential elderly care setting.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices.
• A proven track record of achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and enhancing residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective leadership across all areas of the home.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia.
• Lead, motivate, recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Manage occupancy levels and support local marketing initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve quality assurance systems and care outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are consistently met.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Occupancy management

Dementia care

Staff development

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Knottlingley, North Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000-£50,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Home

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Care Home Manager to lead a well‑established 41‑bed residential care home in Knottingley, North Yorkshire, specialising in elderly care and dementia support.

Our client is dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care within a warm, safe, and homely environment. We are looking for a strong leader who can inspire their team, maintain exceptional standards of care, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring residents enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of the home, ensuring full regulatory compliance, excellent care outcomes, and effective business performance.

You will lead and support a dedicated care team, foster positive relationships with residents and their families, and create a culture focused on dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective leadership across all areas of the home.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of person‑centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia.
• Lead, motivate, recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing team.
• Manage occupancy levels and support local marketing initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve quality assurance systems and care outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are consistently met.

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential elderly care setting.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and person‑centred practices.
• A proven track record of achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and enhancing residents' lives.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience managing services for older people and/or individuals living with dementia.

For more information or to apply please call Steph at Puro 01614411441