Home Manager

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Birstall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager for Priestley Care Home in Bristall. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality care and compliance with regulations, and lead a compassionate team focused on resident wellbeing.

The role requires strong leadership, person-centered care, and flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends. We offer ongoing training and a supportive, family-like workplace culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 or willingness to study toward this.
• Experience in a similar registered manager role in care homes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the home, including standards of care, recruitment, training, team communication, premises and finances.
• Assess residents’ needs, formulate personalised care plans with relevant agencies and relatives.
• Ensure high levels of personal care in line with care plans and maintain courteous, respectful interactions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Creativity

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 5

Job description

Job Description

Registered Home Manager

Location

Priestley Care Home, Birstall, Batley WF17 9EN

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time

Salary

Competitive DOE

Sponsorship

Not currently available

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person‑centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Registered Manager to join the team at Priestley Care Home in Bristall. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy & creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of all aspects of the home including the standards and quality of care, recruitment and training, communication with the team, premises and financial matters.
• Recognise and assess individuals’ needs, involving relevant professional agencies and relatives where needed, in order to formulate personalised care plans.
• Ensure the highest level of personal care and attention is delivered to residents following individual care plans and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home, including HACCP, COSHH, Health and Safety, all aspects of the Care Standards Act to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor the effective running of the home ensuring all legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are met; and all risk assessments are regularly carried out (including fire checks).
• Maintain all legal and statutory records, displayed records concerning the home; insurance certificates, registration documents; records of complaints, Safety User Guide and Statement of Purpose, financial, employee training, residents and maintenance, legal advisers. Investigate any complaints, compile reports and take appropriate action. Liaise and co‑operate with CSCI inspectors and inspections.
• Ensure residents’ individual care plans are followed, administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintain appropriate records, oversee ordering, checking in, and stock control of residents’ prescribed medication.
• Be an active and encouraging manager, establish and maintain effective communication and good relationships with residents, relatives, employees in the home and external professionals and suppliers.
• Oversee staff organisation: staff rota, adequate staffing levels and shift coverage, manage staff holidays and sickness levels.
• Oversee and ensure residents are supported with their personal financial arrangements, maintaining confidentiality of all information, and that any financial transaction is recorded and treated with honesty.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 5 (or willing to work towards this)

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close‑knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our team at Priestley Care Home that makes each day brighter for our residents.