Home manager

Howard Finley; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead its Dementia Residential Care service. The role involves ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, managing budgets and compliance with regulations, and providing strong leadership to staff. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar setting and NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

Supportive working environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Home Manager in a residential care setting.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management to staff teams.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Home Manager - Hitchin Residential Care

Service Type: Dementia Residential Care

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Location: Hitchin

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead our Dementia Residential Care service in Hitchin. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to take responsibility for the overall management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management to staff teams
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Oversee compliance with CQC regulations and company policies
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Home Manager in a residential care setting
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents and their families

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