Care Home Manager | Lead Quality, People & Growth

Orchard Healthcare Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Hundreds of colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group in Penwortham near Preston is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead Penwortham Grange and Lodge. You will be the visible figure for residents and families, set the tone and own quality, people, occupancy and financial performance.

The role requires driving safe, person-centred care in a Good-rated home. The role offers up to £75,000 per year plus a performance-based bonus, with development opportunities across our portfolio and a comprehensive pension and DBS

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a Home Manager within a care home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and evidence of achieving or sustaining Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• Track record of improving care, occupancy or commercial performance, with clear examples of the results achieved.
• Ability to lead nursing, care and support functions as one team.

Responsibilities

• Create a clear direction for the home and translate it into practical priorities for every team.
• Maintain strong clinical and care governance, with effective oversight of audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and improvement actions.
• Build a positive, accountable culture where colleagues feel supported, standards are understood and poor practice is addressed promptly.
• Recruit, retain and develop a capable team, with safe staffing and reduced reliance on agency colleagues.
• Know residents and families, listen well and respond openly when concerns are raised.
• Manage the home’s budget, staffing and resources responsibly while improving occupancy and strengthening local relationships.
• Work effectively with CQC, commissioners, health professionals and community partners.
• Be present, organised and decisive, particularly when the home faces pressure or change.

Skills

Confident communication

Sound judgement

Person-centred care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group in Penwortham near Preston is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead Penwortham Grange and Lodge. You will be the visible figure for residents and families, set the tone and own quality, people, occupancy and financial performance.

The role requires driving safe, person-centred care in a Good-rated home. The role offers up to £75,000 per year plus a performance-based bonus, with development opportunities across our portfolio and a comprehensive pension and DBS