New-Build Luxury Care Home Manager

Leaders in Care; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care are seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a newly purpose-built luxury home in Ellesmere Port. The role requires strong leadership to deliver outstanding, person-centred care across residential and dementia services.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance (including CQC), manage budgets and occupancy, and develop a high-performing team while promoting a warm, safe environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager within elderly care.
• Strong understanding of residential and dementia care.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and retain a care team.
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy and operational performance.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant care legislation, regulatory requirements and health and safety.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the home, ensuring high standards of care and service.
• Ensure personalised care plans are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, CQC requirements, safeguarding and safety.
• Lead, support and develop the care team through recruitment, induction and training.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, absence and retention for safe care delivery.
• Oversee medication management, ordering, stock control and records.
• Build relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and authorities.
• Manage budgets, expenditure and financial reporting.
• Support occupancy through enquiries, home tours, assessments and admissions.
• Promote the home within the local community and ensure a positive resident experience.

Skills

Care home leadership

Residential & dementia care

Team motivation & development

Budgeting & occupancy

Regulatory compliance (CQC)

Communication & stakeholder management

Decision making & problem solving

Job description

Leaders in Care are seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a newly purpose-built luxury home in Ellesmere Port. The role requires strong leadership to deliver outstanding, person-centred care across residential and dementia services.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance (including CQC), manage budgets and occupancy, and develop a high-performing team while promoting a warm, safe environment for residents and families.