Care Home Manager

Greensleeves Care; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care charity in Sharnbrook is seeking an exceptional Home Manager to lead a dedicated team at Sharnbrook House Care Home. You will ensure high standards of care, oversee staffing, and ensure the home's compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in managing care homes. This opportunity includes a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including free learning and development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Company pension scheme – employer’s contribution matched up to 6%

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend scheme

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager.
• Experience in managing a Care/Nursing Home for older people.
• Appropriate levels of skill in Maths & English.

Responsibilities

• Develop a warm and caring environment for residents.
• Maintain legal and statutory records.
• Liaise with CQC inspectors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staffing requirements and recruitment.
• Ensure effective inductions and training for the team.
• Conduct regular supervisions and lead team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Home: Sharnbrook House Care Home
Location: Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1PB
Pay details: Competitive
Hours: 40
Shifts: Monday to Friday (Flexibility required)
Posted date: 27/11/2025
Closing date: 07/12/2025

Call us on 02077933154 or email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [e-mail]

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

Are you a compassionate and driven leader who wants to make a real difference every day? Sharnbrook House, a beautiful 30-bed residential care home set in stunning landscaped gardens in the heart of Sharnbrook village, is seeking an exceptional Home Manager to guide our caring and dedicated team.

Part of Greensleeves Care, a respected, award-winning, not-for-profit organisation, Sharnbrook House is a warm, welcoming home that puts residents first. With our strong community connections, personalised residential and dementia care, and a genuine “home-from-home” atmosphere, we pride ourselves on delivering dignity, comfort and exceptional quality of life for every resident.

If you are passionate about leading a small, friendly home where your values, vision and leadership can have a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

As a Home Manager, you will:

• Develop and maintain a warm, caring environment geared to meeting individual needs and providing the opportunity for maximum independence, having regard to the rights of individuals to privacy, freedom of choice, and opportunity for personal expression.
• Maintain all legal and statutory records, displayed records concerning the home, insurance certificates, and registration. Take responsibility for investigating any complaints, compiling reports and taking any appropriate action if required.
• Liaise and co-operate with CQC inspectors and inspections, and maintain regulatory compliance in all areas.
• Ensure that all records required to be kept in the home by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and any subsequent relevant legislation are maintained accurately and are up to date. To have these available for inspection by the Inspection Officer or anyone appointed by Greensleeves Homes Trust to see them.
• Oversee all staffing requirements and be responsible for the recruitment of suitable employees for the team working in the home.
• Ensure effective inductions and that the training needs for all the team are identified and met.
• To carry out regular supervisions, assessments, and lead team meetings, ensuring the Care Home is a friendly and supportive caring environment.

To apply, you will need:

• Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent e.g. RMA
• Experience as a Registered Manager
• Experience in managing a Care/Nursing Home for older people
• Experience in working with budgets and business plans.
• Appropriate levels of skill in Maths & English

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Free learning and development
• Company pension scheme – employer’s contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.