Home Manager

Avon Search; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting a Home Manager for a well‑established residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. You will lead a small team to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care for up to 20 residents in a warm, homely environment.

The role requires proven Home Manager experience, strong CQC knowledge, and a compassionate leadership style. The successful candidate will maintain standards, drive improvements, and build relationships with residents and the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Home Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience within elderly residential care settings.
• A compassionate and confident leadership style.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience leading teams and driving quality improvements.
• A genuine commitment to improving residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing the care team.
• Maintaining a positive, resident‑focused culture.
• Ensuring excellent person‑centred care is delivered consistently.
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Overseeing care planning, audits, and quality improvement.
• Managing recruitment, staffing, and rotas.
• Building strong relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.
• Supporting occupancy growth and maintaining the home’s excellent reputation.
• Ensuring the service continues to provide a safe, caring, and enjoyable environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

CQC knowledge

Elderly care experience

Communication

Organisation

Team development

Job description

Eastbourne, East Sussex

£45,000.00 – £55,000.00 Per Annum (Negotiable) + benefits

Full Time Position

Are you an experienced and compassionate Home Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a small, high-quality residential care home where you can truly make a difference?

We are currently recruiting a Home Manager for a well‑established residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for a warm and welcoming service providing exceptional care for up to 20 residents in a personalised, homely environment.

The home has built a strong reputation for delivering excellent person‑centred care, with a focus on dignity, independence, and creating a genuine family atmosphere for residents, relatives, and staff.

You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, maintain the home’s excellent standards, and continue developing a service where residents receive individualised support in a comfortable and caring setting.

About the Home

This attractive residential care home provides a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for up to 20 residents, allowing for a highly personalised approach to care.

The smaller size of the service enables strong relationships to develop between residents, families, and staff, creating a genuine home‑from‑home atmosphere.

The home provides:

• Comfortable and well‑maintained resident accommodation
• Homely communal lounges and dining areas
• Safe and welcoming spaces for residents and visitors
• A caring environment focused on independence and wellbeing
• Individualised residential care tailored to residents’ needs
• An experienced and committed care team
• Strong relationships with families and the local community

Residents benefit from a supportive setting where their choices, preferences, and quality of life are central to everything the home delivers.

The Ethos

The home is committed to providing outstanding standards of care through a truly person‑centred approach.

The focus is on ensuring every resident feels valued, respected, and supported, while maintaining their independence and individuality. The Home Manager will play a key role in continuing to build a positive culture where residents and staff feel part of a close‑knit community.

The Role

As Home Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational leadership of the home, ensuring consistently high standards of care, compliance, and team performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the care team
• Maintaining a positive, resident‑focused culture
• Ensuring excellent person‑centred care is delivered consistently
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and quality standards
• Overseeing care planning, audits, and quality improvementManaging recruitment, staffing, and rotas
• Building strong relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and the wider community
• Supporting occupancy growth and maintaining the home’s excellent reputation
• Ensuring the service continues to provide a safe, caring, and enjoyable environment for residents

About You

We are seeking an experienced care leader with a passion for delivering high‑quality residential care.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Registered Home Manager
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and compliance standards
• Experience within elderly residential care settings
• A compassionate and confident leadership style
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience leading teams and driving quality improvements
• A genuine commitment to improving residents’ lives

In Return

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Opportunity to lead a small, established residential care home
• Supportive ownership and a stable working environment
• A close‑knit team culture with the ability to make a genuine impact
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to shape and develop the service
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Rewarding role within the vibrant Eastbourne area

If you are an experienced Home Manager looking for a role where you can combine strong leadership with genuine resident‑focused care, we would love to hear from you.