Home Manager

Olive Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Home Manager to oversee a residential service for adults with complex health needs in Birmingham. The role involves leading a dedicated care team, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of management experience in similar settings and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Performance-based bonuses

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience, ideally in complex care or residential settings.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and governance frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a residential service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.
• Inspire and develop a dedicated care team, promoting a positive culture.
• Manage recruitment, staff development, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of CQC regulations

Job description

Overview

Job Scope: We are looking to recruit a Home Manager to lead a purpose-built residential service in a community setting. The Home Manager will take full responsibility for the safe, effective, and high-quality running of the home, ensuring person-centred care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs. The Home Manager will inspire, lead, and develop a dedicated care team, promoting a positive culture and continuous improvement. You will manage recruitment, staff development, and retention while maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards. As Home Manager, you will oversee referrals, occupancy, budgets, and service performance, ensuring sustainability and exceptional care outcomes. You will build strong relationships with families, external professionals, and stakeholders, fostering trust and communication across the community. This role offers the opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, making a real difference in the lives of the people supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead a purpose-built residential service in a community setting, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality running of the home and person-centred care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs.
• Inspire, lead, and develop a dedicated care team, promoting a positive culture and continuous improvement.
• Manage recruitment, staff development, and retention while ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards.
• Oversee referrals, occupancy, budgets, and service performance, ensuring sustainability and excellent care outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with families, external professionals, and stakeholders, fostering trust and clear communication across the community.
• Shape a new service from the ground up and make a real difference in the lives of the people supported.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of management experience, ideally in complex care or residential settings (experienced Deputies ready for promotion are encouraged to apply).
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, governance frameworks, and best practice.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results.
• Experience in operational, clinical, and business management, including digital care systems.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and mental health support.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Company pension scheme for your future security.
• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive, and positive workplace culture.

About Olive Recruit

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

Diversity, Safeguarding & Commitment

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other compliance checks required.