Home Manager based at Fitzwarren House, Swindon

Methodist Homes MHA; Brighton; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (including bank hols)

Option to buy annual leave

Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional development and relevant

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flexible buy/sell annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and career progress

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is recruiting an experienced Home Manager for Fitzwarren House, Swindon, to lead a dedicated team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability.

You will develop a warm, respectful community for residents, manage care planning, safeguarding, budgeting and recruitment, and work with the Area Manager and colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Home Manager or senior management in care.
• Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent).
• Experience managing budgets, staffing and financial performance.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and regulators.
• Flexible approach with occasional travel or overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident leadership to the home, creating a safe, caring environment.
• Lead, motivate and develop senior and wider teams, including recruitment and appraisal.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care meeting residents' social, physical and emotional needs.
• Oversee care planning, reviews and admissions with regulatory compliance.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and involvement in decisions.
• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards, with zero tolerance for abuse.
• Take responsibility for medication management and infection prevention.
• Oversee catering, activities and volunteer involvement to enhance quality of life.
• Manage the home's financial performance and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Area Manager and colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

People management

Communication

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Home Manager based at Fitzwarren House, Swindon

Location: Fitzwarren House, Swindon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £78,739.00 per annum

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch – we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, values-driven Home Manager to lead one of our MHA care homes. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the home operates safely, effectively and sustainably.

As Home Manager, you will lead and develop a dedicated team, create a warm and respectful community for residents, and ensure the home consistently meets regulatory, quality and financial standards. You will be visible, approachable and hands‑on, setting the culture and direction of the home in line with MHA’s values.

What you will do

• Provide confident, visible leadership to the home, creating a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Lead, motivate and develop senior and wider teams, ensuring effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that meets their social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Maintain responsibility for care planning, reviews and admissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements.
• Promote residents’ dignity, independence, choice and involvement in decision‑making.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practice, with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect.
• Take overall responsibility for medication management, health & safety and infection prevention.
• Oversee catering, activities and volunteer involvement to enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Manage the home’s financial performance, ensuring budgets are controlled and the service remains sustainable.
• Work collaboratively with your Area Manager, Quality Business Partner and other colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for a strong, compassionate leader with a proven track record in care management.

You will bring:

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Home Manager or in a senior management role within a care setting.
• A Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of managing budgets, staffing levels and financial performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, regulators and external partners.
• A flexible approach, including occasional travel, overnight stays or working shifts in exceptional circumstances.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive leadership culture and a clear mission to help people live later life well. At MHA, Home Managers are empowered to lead with compassion, integrity and purpose, while being fully supported to succeed.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro‑rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Support with professional development and relevant qualifications
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

Fitzwarren House is an inspiring and supportive home, recognised for its outstanding CQC rating and strong sense of shared purpose. Colleagues take pride in delivering care that transforms lives, working together to create a calm, respectful and uplifting environment.

The home’s culture reflects MHA’s values, encouraging colleagues to collaborate, learn and bring forward ideas that improve residents’ experiences. New colleagues feel welcomed into a team that celebrates contribution and supports personal and professional growth.

For job seekers wanting meaningful work in a home known for excellence, Fitzwarren House offers a fulfilling place to build confidence, develop skills and make a real impact.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.