Home Manager

Silverleigh Care Home; Axminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 40%

Private Medical Insurance

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Silverleigh Care Home is a purpose-built, 65-bed care home providing residential dementia, nursing dementia and general nursing care across two floors. The home has an established reputation within the local community, a stable workforce and a Good rating with CQC.

This is an opportunity for an established care-home leader who takes pride in delivering high standards and developing successful teams. We are looking for an experienced Home Manager who can lead operationally and commercially,

Qualifications

• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).
• Registered Nurse qualification would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of achieving positive inspection outcomes and maintaining high standards.
• Experience developing, motivating and retaining high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy management, budgeting and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident making decisions, managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve the service.
• Visible, supportive and accountable leader who leads by example and cares about outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities

• Take full leadership responsibility for Silverleigh, ensuring effective operation with focus on quality, compliance and wellbeing.
• Develop and motivate the leadership team and workforce stability; manage budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Build relationships with residents, relatives, CQC, healthcare professionals and the wider community.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and coach/mentor colleagues.
• Create a positive culture where everyone understands their contribution to the home’s success.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Performance management

Coaching and mentoring

Decision making

Education

A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent)

Registered Nurse (desirable)

Job description

About the Role

The incoming Home Manager will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, strengthening team development and ensuring the home continues to deliver a positive experience for residents and their families. Our expectations go beyond simply maintaining existing performance. We want someone who can bring energy, visibility and direction to the role; someone who will engage colleagues, develop future talent and create a culture where people feel supported, valued and accountable. There is also an important commercial element, with the opportunity to maintain strong occupancy, maximise performance and ensure the long-term success of the service.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will take full leadership responsibility for Silverleigh, ensuring the home operates effectively while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance and resident wellbeing. Quality and regulatory governance will be central to your role, alongside developing and motivating your leadership team, supporting workforce stability, managing budgets and driving commercial performance. You’ll build strong relationships with residents, relatives, CQC, healthcare professionals and the wider community, ensuring Silverleigh continues to be recognised as a home people trust. You’ll also be responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, developing colleagues through coaching and mentoring, and creating a positive culture where everyone understands their contribution to the success of the home.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).
• Registered Nurse qualification would be desirable.
• A strong understanding of CQC requirements and regulatory compliance.
• A proven track record of achieving positive inspection outcomes and maintaining high standards.
• Experience developing, motivating and retaining high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy management, budgeting and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You’ll be confident making decisions, managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve the service.
• Above all, you’ll be a visible, supportive and accountable leader who leads by example, brings people with them and genuinely cares about delivering the best possible outcomes for residents.

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and accomplished Home Manager to lead Silverleigh Care Home. Silverleigh is a purpose-built, 65-bed care home providing residential dementia, nursing dementia and general nursing care across two floors. The home has an established reputation within the local community, a stable workforce and a Good rating with CQC. This is an opportunity for an established care-home leader who takes pride in delivering high standards, developing successful teams and making a visible difference to the lives of residents. Silverleigh already has strong foundations, and we are looking for someone who can build on that success. We need a leader who understands what excellent care looks like, can maintain strong regulatory standards and has the vision to continue developing the home both operationally and commercially.

About the Company

Silverleigh Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver, the way we lead and the environments we create. If you share these values, have a proven track record of leading successful care services and are ready to make a genuine difference at Silverleigh, we would love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

• £72,000 per annum
• Opportunity to earn up to 40% of salary through annual bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
• Pension

Why This Role Matters

Silverleigh is a well-established home with plenty to be proud of. Occupancy currently sits at 95.38%, with an average weekly fee of £1,572. The home benefits from a Good CQC rating, a stable workforce, strong community links and a positive reputation. The opportunity now is to build on these foundations and ensure Silverleigh continues to thrive. 65 beds | 95.38% occupancy | CQC: Good | carehome.co.uk: 9.9/10 | Average weekly fee: £1,572 Silverleigh has a strong reputation, a stable workforce and good community connections. There are excellent foundations already in place, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to build on that success and take the home forward.