Home Manager

Leaders in Care; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Referral programme

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

Leaders In Care are representing a client seeking an experienced Residential Home Manager to lead a well-established care home in North Yorkshire.

This role requires visible leadership, strong knowledge of CQC regulations, and the ability to drive quality, occupancy and financial performance while maintaining compassionate, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, recruit and develop staff, ensure safety, and uphold high standards in a supportive, family-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care home and improving service quality.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and adult social care rules.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, supportive leadership across the home.
• Maintain high standards of care, dignity and safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and legislation.
• Lead audits, inspections and quality improvement.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and record-keeping.
• Recruit, develop and retain a motivated team.
• Manage staffing levels and rotas effectively.
• Build relationships with residents, relatives and professionals.
• Handle incidents, complaints and safeguarding appropriately.
• Monitor budgets, occupancy and financial performance.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

CQC regulations

Communication

Governance

Risk management

Resident care

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Job description

Residential Home Manager Salary: From £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience Full-time | Permanent Location: North Yorkshire

Leaders In Care are representing a client seeking an experienced Residential Home Manager to lead a well-established, successful care home.

Recently rated Good in all areas by the CQC, the home benefits from strong occupancy, strong staffing levels and a very healthy financial position. This is an excellent opportunity for a Home Manager seeking a stable role, with solid foundations already in place.

The opportunity You will join an established care provider with a supportive, family-focused culture. Taking responsibility for the home’s operational and commercial performance, you will build on its existing strengths while ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centred care.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a settled, well-performing service and focus on maintaining quality, supporting colleagues and enhancing residents’ experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible, supportive leadership across the home.
• Maintain high standards of care, dignity, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Ensure continued compliance with CQC requirements and relevant legislation.
• Lead audits, inspections and ongoing quality improvement.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management and accurate record-keeping.
• Recruit, develop and retain a motivated team, managing supervision, performance and attendance.
• Maintain safe staffing levels through effective rota and resource management.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and external professionals.
• Manage incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Monitor budgets, occupancy and financial performance.
• Maintain a welcoming environment where residents feel at home and colleagues feel valued.

About you

We are looking for a compassionate, confident leader who brings:

• Previous experience managing a care home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and the adult social care regulatory framework.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, governance and risk management.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating care teams.
• Strong operational and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing and resources.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A resilient, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent, would be desirable.

Benefits

• Salary from £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral programme.
• Company events.
• On-site parking.