Care Home Manager - Southampton

Purosearch Ltd; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected care facility in Southampton is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead their team. The role involves overseeing the operations of the care home, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care, and maintaining compliance with regulations. With a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in elderly care and dementia support.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Extensive training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Understanding of elderly care and dementia frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and staffing of the care home.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations.
• Support recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Person-centered care

Dementia care

Compliance with CQC regulations

Education

Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Home Manager / Registered Manager – Southampton

Location: Southampton
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum + Bonus (£40,000 OTE)
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Elderly Residential Care / Dementia Care

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Home Manager to lead a beautifully renovated residential and dementia care facility in Southampton. This role is ideal for a current Care Home Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Care Home Manager position.

As Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of home operations, ensuring the highest standards of person-centered care, and maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations. You’ll join a supportive leadership team committed to excellence in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the care home as the registered Care Home Manager, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.

As Care Home Manager, ensure the home maintains or exceeds its current GOOD CQC rating.

Promote a positive environment where staff and residents thrive under the guidance of the Care Home Manager.

Manage rotas, staffing levels, and daily operations in line with the role of a proactive Care Home Manager.

Carry out supervisions, appraisals, and team development with the dedication of a successful Care Home Manager.

Support recruitment and implement effective onboarding as a forward-thinking Care Home Manager.

Drive continual improvement through audits, feedback, and innovation as part of your Care Home Manager duties.

Act as the primary point of contact for families, professionals, and CQC in your role as Care Home Manager.

Skills and Experience Required:

Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy looking to move into a Care Home Manager role.

In-depth understanding of elderly care, dementia care, and CQC frameworks.

Proven leadership skills essential for a successful Care Home Manager.

Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification or working towards it, as expected for a professional Care Home Manager.

Interview Process:

1st Stage: Teams video interview

2nd Stage: In-person interview at the care home with the Regional Care Home Manager

Benefits:

Competitive salary with up to £2,000 performance-based bonus

Extensive training and development – ideal for ambitious Care Home Manager professionals

Opportunity to truly make a difference in residents’ lives in a rewarding Care Home Manager role

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Home Manager, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team and become a standout Care Home Manager in a well-respected care setting.