Home Manager

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is recruiting for a Home Manager role in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The position is full-time for a boutique residential care home with capacity for up to 20 residents, offering a salary of £45,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum plus benefits.

The Home Manager will lead the operational aspects of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and strong team performance in a warm, person-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Home Manager experience in a residential care setting.
• Ability to lead a small team (up to 20 residents) with compassion.
• Strong focus on person-centred care, dignity and independence.
• Excellent communication with residents, relatives and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the care team to deliver high standards.
• Maintain a positive, resident-focused culture across the home.
• Ensure consistently excellent person-centred care and compliance.
• Oversee care planning, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage recruitment, staffing and rotas for the home.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Support occupancy growth and uphold the home’s reputation.
• Ensure a safe, caring and enjoyable environment for residents.

Job description

Overview

Home Manager - Boutique Residential Care Home - Eastbourne - AV1996
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?

About the Home

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.

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 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