Home Manager

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Wantage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave pro rata

Pension matched up to 7%

Health & wellbeing support (Aviva Digi

Company-paid life insurance

Enhanced parental leave arrangements

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture & staff networks

Free meals (shift-based)

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited’s Wantage Nursing Home is seeking a Home Manager to lead a compassionate team at Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AR. You will oversee delivery of personalised care, drive activity programs, and ensure residents receive high-quality services in a supportive environment.

This role emphasizes inclusivity, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to uphold Sanctuary’s standards and values while liaising with families and staff to ensure exceptional care

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential or nursing care setting.
• Strong operational management and leadership experience.
• People-focussed communicator who collaborates well.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Valid NMC PIN and current driving licence with 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, kind and supportive culture across the home.

Skills

Residential care experience

Operational management

Leadership

People-focused communication

Continuous improvement

NMC PIN

Driving licence

Inclusion & diversity mindset

Job description

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.

We're proudly Investors in People Platinum 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Valid NMC PIN
• 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 Wantage Nursing Home in Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AR. 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.

Your role

• 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’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.

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 offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• 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