Home Manager

NHS; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Home Manager where you'll play a vital role in delivering person-centered care. With opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary with bonus potential, and a rewarding working environment, we are looking for someone who embodies inspirational leadership and passion for quality care.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment in profit share scheme

Quality based bonuses up to £10k

8% ER Pension Package

Career and development pathways

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Successful track record in managing teams and delivering personalized care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance.
• Passion for person-centered care with excellent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team to deliver outstanding personalized care.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the care home.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and CQC guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with over 25 years of experience and nearly 240 care homes. As a Home Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centered care that sets Barchester apart. You will have the autonomy to manage your home with the support and infrastructure of the Barchester family.

Main duties of the job

As a Home Manager, you will be responsible for leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding personalized care. You will have a successful track record of developing and managing teams, a strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Barchester offers a rewarding and empowering environment, with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with over 25 years of experience and nearly 240 care homes. The company is committed to providing the best possible person-centered care to elderly and vulnerable people, and is one of the fastest-growing new build programs in the sector, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year.

Details Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £100,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1343137632

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN

Job description Job responsibilities

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart.At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure.

We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year.

REWARDS PACKAGEOur Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes:

Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to £10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee

ABOUT YOUTo join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for:

Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community

In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience.Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

7766

Job description Job responsibilities

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart.At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure.

We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year.

REWARDS PACKAGEOur Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes:

Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to £10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee

ABOUT YOUTo join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for:

Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community

In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience.Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

7766

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To join as a Home Manager, you will need inspirational leadership skills, a passion for person-centered care, and a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care. You should also have excellent organizational and management skills, care home management experience, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC, and compliance guidelines.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To join as a Home Manager, you will need inspirational leadership skills, a passion for person-centered care, and a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care. You should also have excellent organizational and management skills, care home management experience, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC, and compliance guidelines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)