Registered Care Home Manager

Cheriva Group Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Care Home Manager to lead a residential home specializing in care for elderly and dementia service users. This permanent role requires strong CQC standards knowledge and proven experience in care home management. You'll oversee staff operations, promote high standards of care, and manage risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents. The position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and various benefits including a £2,000 signing bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

£2,000 signing-on bonus

Annual performance bonus

CQC rating bonus

£250 referral bonus

Paid holidays up to 28 days

Pension contributions via NEST

Assistance with travel and accommodation

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager in residential care.
• Dynamic, passionate, and professional, with the drive to continuously improve service quality.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to use software platforms for staff and care management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users are protected from harm or abuse and manage risks.
• Mentor and supervise care staff, ensuring competence in their roles.
• Involve service users and relatives in care decisions.

Skills

Care Home Management

Team Leadership

Elderly and Dementia Care

CQC Standards Knowledge

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Education

NVQ Level 5, RMA, RMN or equivalent

Job description

Registered Care Home Manager

Location: North Finchley, North London (N12)

Salary: £42,000 per annum + performance‑related bonuses

Type: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to lead a residential home providing specialist care for elderly and dementia service users. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of staff and service delivery, ensuring high standards of care in line with Health and Social Care legislation.

You will have a dedicated Deputy Manager, a QA Team, and off‑site support for maintenance, procurement, HR, accounts, and operational matters. The home currently holds a Good CQC rating, and you will play a key role in maintaining and improving standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Wellbeing – Ensure service users are protected from harm or abuse. Manage risks, including mobility, behaviour, and hygiene. Oversee timely delivery of care by staff. Manage medication administration, recording, and storage. Maintain safety checks (fire, legionella, nurse call systems). Oversee Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes, capacity assessments, and best interest decisions. Promote social activities and community engagement for service users.
• Effectiveness & Development – Ensure nutritional needs and healthcare support are met. Mentor and supervise care staff, ensuring confidence and competence in their roles. Conduct regular staff supervisions and support professional development.
• Caring & Responsive Service – Involve service users and relatives in care decisions. Ensure staff promote privacy, dignity, and positive relationships. Monitor and update care plans according to changing needs. Respond to feedback, complaints, and concerns to improve service.
• Leadership & Management – Chair service user, relative, and staff meetings; implement service improvements. Promote an open, positive culture aligned with the needs and views of service users. Lead by example, fostering teamwork, accountability, and professional standards.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 5, RMA, RMN, or equivalent (completed or enrolled).
• Proven experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager in residential care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and relevant legislation.
• Experience with elderly and dementia care.
• Demonstrable business acumen, including team leadership, budget awareness, and operational oversight.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use software platforms for staff and care management.
• Dynamic, passionate, and professional, with the drive to continuously improve service quality.

Benefits

• £2,000 signing‑on bonus
• Annual performance bonus
• CQC rating bonus
• £250 referral bonus
• Paid holidays up to 28 days
• Pension contributions via NEST
• Assistance with travel and accommodation costs in London
• Cycle to work scheme