Home Manager Ipswich

Featherbank Selection; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a well-regarded 76-bed residential and dementia care home. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, drive recruitment, and ensure high standards of care. Competitive salary of circa £60,000 plus benefits offered. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus package

Professional development opportunities

Support from regional team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Home Manager in residential or dementia care.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness balancing care quality and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Genuine passion for person‑centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong stable leadership to the care team.
• Recruit, develop and retain a diverse team.
• Work closely with the Customer Relationship Manager.
• Build lasting relationships with residents and the community.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Drive long‑term improvements focusing on recruitment.

Skills

Crisis Management

Pain Management

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Employee Evaluation

Direct Support

Management Experience

Remodeling

Case Management

Home Care

Nursing

Supervising Experience

Social Work

Job description

Home Manager Residential & Dementia Care

Ipswich

C. 60000 plus package

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead a well‑regarded 76‑bed residential and dementia care home in Ipswich. Recently rated Good by CQC the home has a solid foundation but now needs a strong stable leader to guide it forward.

The Role

• Provide strong stable leadership to the care team creating a motivated and positive culture where staff feel valued
• Recruit, develop and retain a diverse team to deliver outstanding residential and dementia care
• Work closely with the Customer Relationship Manager to increase occupancy, develop community partnerships and strengthen the home’s reputation
• Build lasting relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and the local community
• Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain the highest standards of care and create a consistently positive resident experience
• Drive long‑term improvements focusing on recruitment and staff retention

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Home Manager in residential or dementia care
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of building stable teams
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance exceptional care quality with occupancy and financial performance
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Genuine passion for person‑centred care and commitment to providing stability and consistency in leadership

What Our Client Offers

• Salary of c. 60000 plus package
• Opportunity to lead and create lasting positive change in a well‑regarded home
• Support from a wider regional team, Deputy and a Customer Relationship Manager
• Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional development
• The chance to build something meaningful and make a real difference

If you are an experienced Home Manager looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can create stability and drive excellence we’d love to hear from you.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Pain Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Employee Evaluation
• Direct Support
• Management Experience
• Remodeling
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Supervising Experience
• Social Work

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1