Dementia Care Home Manager – 12-Month FTC

Bright Selection Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Training and development opportunities

Central support team

Job summary

Bright Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Home Manager for a large residential dementia care home near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead an established team with regional and central support, driving continuous improvement and a positive culture for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Home Manager within a residential care setting.
• Experience in dementia care desirable.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Track record of leading and developing care teams.
• Strong organisational and operational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4/5 Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership for the home.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high care standards.
• Lead and inspire an established care team.
• Support continuous quality improvement and staff development.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Quality improvement

Relationship building

Education

Level 4/5 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Bright Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Home Manager for a large residential dementia care home near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead an established team with regional and central support, driving continuous improvement and a positive culture for residents and staff.