Home Manager

Nurse Seekers; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

Privately owned residential home

Small 24‑bed home

Supportive ownership team

Job summary

Avon Search is seeking an experienced Home Manager for a privately owned residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire. The role leads day‑to‑day management, upholding high standards of care and regulatory compliance while supporting a close-knit team in a small 24‑resident setting.

The successful candidate will drive person‑centred care, oversee audits, and maintain a warm, safe environment that respects residents’ dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Home Manager or Deputy Manager in elderly care.
• Strong understanding of dementia care and person-centred approaches.
• Good knowledge of CQC and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the care team.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care.
• Oversee care planning, audits and quality assurance.
• Maintain compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements.
• Manage staffing, recruitment and rotas; support a positive team culture.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

CQC knowledge

Job description

Home Manager - Luxury Residential Care Home - AV2054

Morecambe, Lancashire

Salary £ Negotiable

Full Time Position

Avon Search is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Home Manager to join a privately owned residential care home in Morecambe.

The home provides a warm and friendly environment for up to 24 residents, specialising in residential care for older people, including those living with dementia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional to take the lead at a smaller, established service where you can make a genuine difference to residents, their families and the wider care team.

About the Home

The home provides residential and dementia care within a warm, welcoming and homely environment.

With capacity for up to 24 residents, the service offers a more personal approach to care, with a strong focus on getting to know residents as individuals and supporting their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

As a privately owned care home, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the ownership team and play an important role in the continued development and success of the service.

The Ethos

The home is committed to delivering person-centred residential and dementia care, ensuring each resident receives care and support tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

The emphasis is on creating a safe, comfortable and friendly environment where residents feel valued, respected and supported.

The Role

As Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance and team performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the care team
• Ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care
• Overseeing care planning, audits and quality assurance
• Maintaining compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements
• Managing staffing, recruitment and rotas
• Supporting and developing a positive team culture
• Building strong relationships with residents and their families
• Ensuring the home remains a safe, welcoming and well-run environment
• Supporting the continued development of the service

About You

• Proven experience as a Home Manager or Deputy Manager within elderly care
• Experience working within residential care settings
• Strong understanding of dementia care
• Good knowledge of CQC and regulatory requirements
• Confident and compassionate leadership style
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a care team
• Strong commitment to residents' dignity, wellbeing and independence

In Return

• Competitive salary - negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a privately owned residential care home
• Friendly and welcoming working environment
• Smaller home with up to 24 residents
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
• Supportive ownership team
• Leadership and development opportunities

If you are an experienced care leader looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a friendly residential dementia care setting in Morecambe, we would love to hear from you.