Home Manager

Domus Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k DOE

Full-time 40h

Deputy in place

Supportive leadership

Training opportunities

Culture of trust

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking a Home Manager for a well-established health and social care provider in the Midlands. You will ensure CQC compliance, oversee safe medication handling, and develop a stable, skilled team to deliver person-centred care across the home.

This role offers a collaborative leadership culture, meaningful impact, and tailored development opportunities within a supportive, value-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Essential: Home Manager with proven success in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, deliver improvements, and sustain compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Longevity and stability in previous management roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CQC compliance and deliver ongoing improvement and environmental action plans.
• Provide oversight to ensure residents receive the highest standards of personal care.
• Oversee and ensure safe administration, storage, and recording of medication, in line with CQC standards.
• Build and develop a strong, stable staff team, reducing agency use and improving retention.
• Promote high-quality, person-centred care for all residents.
• Support and guide digital implementation (electronic care planning and medicine management).
• Drive a positive and professional culture within the home.

Skills

Home Manager

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Tools

Care plans & eMAR systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established, small provider within the health and social care sector, operating a portfolio of care services across the midlands. Built on strong family values, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care through a close-knit and supportive culture. With a hands-on leadership approach, robust governance, and a focus on staff development and continuous improvement, the group offers a welcoming and rewarding environment for those looking to build a long-term career in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain CQC compliance and deliver ongoing improvement and environmental action plans.
• Provide oversight to ensure residents receive the highest standards of personal care.
• Oversee and ensure safe administration, storage, and recording of medication, in line with CQC standards.
• Build and develop a strong, stable staff team, reducing agency use and improving retention.
• Promote high-quality, person-centred care for all residents.
• Support and guide digital implementation (electronic care planning and medicine management).
• Drive a positive and professional culture within the home.

Requirements

Essential:

• Home Manager with proven success in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, deliver improvements, and sustain compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Longevity and stability in previous management roles.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
• Experience with digital care systems (care plans and eMAR).
• Strong track record of maintaining “Good” ratings.

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 DOE
• Hours: Full-time (minimum 40 hours, flexible).
• Deputy in place
• Supportive leadership — approachable line manager.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, non-top-heavy organisation.
• Tailored training and development opportunities.
• Company culture built on the principle of trust and honesty