Home Manager

Bupa; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer

Life assurance and individual private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Discounted gym membership

Free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a dedicated Home Manager for Wilmington Manor Care Home in Dartford. In this role, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring outstanding personalized care for residents. You will manage budgets, regulatory compliance, and foster relationships with local authorities.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, management qualifications, and the ability to inspire and communicate effectively. This full-time role offers competitive salary along with a 30% management bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in healthcare management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team effectively.
• Experience in budget management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding, personalised care to residents.
• Manage all aspects of the home including budgets and compliance.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge and expertise

Effective communicator

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Education

LMCS, RMA or equivalent management qualification

Job description

Job Description

Home Manager – Wilmington Manor Care Home (Dartford, DA2 7BA)

Type: Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive plus 30% management bonus and a fantastic benefit package

Benefits

• Job satisfaction – making a difference to residents and families everyday
• Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer
• Life assurance and individual private medical insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Comprehensive induction, on‑going training and development
• Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care

About the role

As a Home Manager you will lead and inspire a multi‑disciplinary team, providing outstanding, personalised care to residents. You will manage all aspects of the home, identify business opportunities, manage budgets, take responsibility for operating profit, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will create strong internal and external relationships to strengthen the Bupa brand with local authorities and primary care trusts. You will need to become registered with the regulator and may occasionally work out of hours or evenings.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a multi‑disciplinary team.

Provide outstanding, personalised care.

Manage all aspects of the home.

Identify business opportunities.

Effectively manage budgets and operating profit.

Ensure regulatory compliance across all relevant areas.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise.
• LMCS, RMA or equivalent management qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mind.
• Ability to develop an environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with a confident and influential leadership style.

The Home

Located approximately 2 miles from Dartford train station, Wilmington Manor sits on beautiful grounds in the heart of Wilmington. The home offers nursing, residential, respite and convalescence care, with a real family feel. The team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence, and organising a wide variety of activities.

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focusing on customers and people living longer, healthier, happier lives. We are proud to be Level2 Disability Confident Employer, encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, support reasonable adjustments and offer fair recruitment processes.

As part of our culture, we encourage people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and appreciate that everyone’s differences make a difference.