Home Manager

Sanctuary Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Career development

Flexible working

Free meals

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Annual leave 33–38 days

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Home Manager to lead Brambles Residential Care Home in Redditch, Worcestershire. You will champion exceptional, personalised care, lead a diverse team, and ensure high standards are met in line with individual care plans.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including enhanced leave, pension, health support, and continuous professional development, with flexible working options and an inclusive culture that supports career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential or nursing care setting.
• Strong operational management and leadership experience.
• People-focused communicator who collaborates well with staff, residents and families.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to enrich residents' lives every day.
• Deliver personalised, high-quality care aligned to individual plans.
• Champion meaningful leisure and social activities every day.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Model a positive, supportive culture across the home.

Skills

Experience in residential/nursing care

Operational management

People-focused communicator

High standards & continuousimprovement

Driving licence & vehicle

Job description

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
• We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
• Experience in a residential or nursing care setting
• Strong operational management and leadership
• People‑focussed communicator who collaborates well
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
• We believe care is more than a job - it's a calling, and we'd love you to be part of it. We're excited to welcome a Home Manager to our friendly team at Brambles Residential Care Hom in Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 4LX. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.
• We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
• Your role You'll never be doing it alone. Our central recruitment, finance, sales, and marketing teams are here to take the pressure off, so you can focus on what matters most: championing exceptional care.
• Lead the team to enrich residents' lives every day
• Deliver personalised, high-quality care aligned to individual plans
• Champion meaningful leisure and social activities every day
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Model a positive, kind and supportive culture across the home
• You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension matched up to 7%, we've created a package to help you thrive:
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements