Home Manager - Penrith

Purosearch; Penrith; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Care Home Manager in Penrith. You'll lead a compassionate team providing exceptional care, ensuring residents’ needs are met while promoting independence. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and experience in care home settings. This role offers flexible hours, a supportive work environment, and a range of benefits including private healthcare and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

Paid NMC PIN renewal

Wagestream

Complimentary meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Experience working within a care home setting.
• Confidence in completing and overseeing risk assessments.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident well-being, meeting all needs.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team.
• Complete and implement care plans.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

A Level 4 Registered Managers Award

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Penrith

Salary: £44,000 - £55,000

Hours: Days

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Meaningful Difference.

We're seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Home Manager to lead a well-established care service providing Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate leader who believes in delivering care that celebrates dignity, respect and individuality.

As Home Manager, you'll shape a service where residents feel safe, supported and truly valued while empowering your team to deliver exceptional standards every day.

Your Role

• Take full accountability for resident well-being—ensuring physical, emotional and social needs are consistently met.
• Lead, motivate and mentor a diverse team, delivering strong clinical guidance and ongoing training.
• Complete assessments and develop, implement and evaluate personalised care plans.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance through continuous monitoring of practices, policies and legislation.
• Promote independence and choice, fostering a culture of respect, compassion and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance, quality assurance and service development to exceed regulatory expectations.

This is your opportunity to lead a team that truly makes a difference—shaping a warm, supportive environment where kindness is at the heart of care.

About You

• Experience working within a care home setting.
• Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC PIN.
• A Level 4 Registered Managers Award or Leadership & Management in Care (or willingness to work towards this).
• Strong leadership qualities and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidence in completing and overseeing risk assessments.
• A natural ability to communicate with warmth, empathy and professionalism.
• Understanding that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility—recognising the signs of abuse or neglect and knowing how to respond appropriately.

Rewards & Benefits

• Private healthcare for you, with discounted options for family.
• Company stakeholder pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Group life assurance.
• Wagestream - access pay when you need it.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Complimentary meals while on shift.
• Paid NMC PIN renewal.
• Award-winning learning and development pathways, including CPD and postgraduate opportunities.
• 24/7 GP access for you and dependants under 16.
• Extensive high‑street discounts across 1600+ brands.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition programmes including long-service awards and “Kindness in Care” awards.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme worth up to £1,000.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply