Lead Care Home Manager - Autonomy, Impact & Growth

Exemplar Health Care; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan

Bupa health care cover

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

RCNi Learning platform access

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is recruiting a Registered Care Home Manager for Wheldale Heights in Castleford. You will lead a 24-bedroom home and drive person-centred care with innovative digital systems to support daily operations.

The role requires first-level nursing registration (NMC PIN) and at least three years of management experience in a complex care setting. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have first-level nursing registration with valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of three years management experience in a complex care setting.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive quality improvements.
• Excellent communication with local commissioners, professionals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, quality-driven care and lead the home team.
• Develop and implement service improvement plans and governance.
• Oversee recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Monitor occupancy, referrals, budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Nursing registration (NMC PIN)

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is recruiting a Registered Care Home Manager for Wheldale Heights in Castleford. You will lead a 24-bedroom home and drive person-centred care with innovative digital systems to support daily operations.

The role requires first-level nursing registration (NMC PIN) and at least three years of management experience in a complex care setting. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality care for residents.