Care Home Manager in Crowborough)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization is seeking a Care Home Manager to lead a dedicated team in Crowborough. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in a similar position and involves managing staff, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering community relationships. The organization values its staff, offering ongoing development and support in a beautiful woodland setting with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent staff wellbeing and mental health support programme

Free on‑site car parking

Access to a range of staff benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager of a CQC registered care home for older people.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a commitment for continuous self‑development.
• Experience in care planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated team.
• Ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care that meets regulatory standards.
• Manage recruitment, training, performance, and development of staff.
• Oversee budgets, rotas, medication, admissions, and inspections.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 4/5 in Management for Care Services

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Woodlands Care Home, Crowborough, East Sussex (39 bedrooms)

Salary: Up to £49k starting salary (dependent on experience) + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 40 hours per week

Join us and make a meaningful impact—our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We have a brilliant opportunity for you to make a real difference! Bring your compassion, experience and enthusiasm to lead a quality service and dedicated team at our not‑for‑profit home in Crowborough.

This is a unique opportunity to join Sussex Housing and Care, a small and listening organisation with a strong reputation for care within the community.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a dedicated team
• Ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care that meets regulatory standards
• Manage recruitment, training, performance, and development of staff
• Oversee budgets, rotas, medication, admissions, and inspections
• Foster a homely, safe, and inclusive environment for residents
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and the local community

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager of a CQC registered care home for older people
• NVQ Level 4/5 in Management for Care Services (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a commitment for continuous self‑development
• Experience in care planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance
• A collaborative, customer‑focused approach with a commitment to dignity and respect

Why Join Us?

• Be part of our 80‑year‑old values‑led organisation with a 95% staff satisfaction rating
• Lead a home ready for continuous positive change
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Ongoing support – together we are one team
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people
• Beautiful woodland setting
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent staff wellbeing and mental health support programme
• Free on‑site car parking
• Access to a range of staff benefits and discounts

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sussex Housing & Care, please do not hesitate to apply.

Please note we are not offering sponsorship.