Care Home Manager

purosearch; Taunton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Registered Home Manager to lead a small elderly and dementia-focused home in Taunton. You will oversee daily operations, uphold regulatory compliance, and drive high-quality care while supporting a compassionate and professional team.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, resident well-being, and successful occupancy and financial performance within a warm, homely environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in a care setting.
• Strong knowledge of dementia and person-centred care.
• Proven track record with regulatory outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across all areas of the home.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and legislation.
• Maintain high standards of person-centred care for residents with dementia.
• Lead and develop a high-performing care team.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Build relationships with residents, families, and professionals.
• Monitor quality assurance and safeguarding adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & occupancy

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Home Manager

Taunton

£43,000-£46,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Home

We are seeking an passionate Registered Home Manager to lead a small residential home in Taunton, Somerset, 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 passionate Care Home Manager 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 Registered 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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager.
• 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.