Care Home Manager

Bright Selection Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier care services provider in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to oversee the opening of a new luxury care home in 2026. This opportunity allows you to lead a dedicated team and implement exceptional, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential and/or dementia care, alongside strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per year is offered, along with an opportunity for a performance-related bonus and significant influence within a growing organisation.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Strong senior leadership support

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager within residential and/or dementia care.
• Experience within the private care market.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Sound commercial awareness, including budget and occupancy management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the care home.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage financial performance and occupancy rates.
• Build relationships with residents and the community.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Care quality management

Job description

Care Home Manager

Luxury Residential & Dementia Care Home | East Midlands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a new, premium care home due to open in 2026. This is a rare chance to be involved at an early stage, shaping the culture, standards, and success of a high-quality service from the outset.

You will be supported by a values-led and highly experienced senior leadership team and will play a pivotal role in commissioning, launching, and embedding exceptional, person-centred care within a luxury setting.

This role would suit an ambitious and passionate leader who thrives in a start-up or growth environment and is motivated by creating outstanding care, strong teams, and a home that residents are proud to live in.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, hospitality, and commercial delivery.

• Providing visible, inspirational leadership and setting a strong, positive culture
• Overseeing all operational aspects of the home, including care quality, compliance, staffing, and occupancy
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Managing budgets, financial performance, and commercial targets
• Supporting the commissioning and opening of the home, including recruitment, systems, and processes
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, professionals, and the local community
• Driving enquiries, admissions, and the home's premium reputation

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a confident and experienced care home leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager within residential and/or dementia care
• Experience within the private care market
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound commercial awareness, including budget and occupancy management
• Knowledge of sales, marketing, and admissions processes
• A values-driven approach with high standards and attention to detail
• A genuine desire to build and lead a successful, high-performing home
• Commissioning experience is highly desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Salary & Package

£65,000 - £75,000 per annum (DOE)

Performance-related bonus

Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00, with flexibility required)

Strong senior leadership and executive support

Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing, forward-thinking organisation