Registered Care Home Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Registered Care Home Manager to lead a 51-bed dementia care home and ensure safe, person-centred care while maintaining regulatory compliance. You will recruit, supervise, and develop a motivated team, manage resources and budgets, and drive quality improvements to deliver excellent outcomes for residents and families.

Role is on-site, 37 hours per week, with a focus on safeguarding, audits, and effective relationships with external agencies and

Qualifications

• Registered Care Home Manager or senior leadership experience in residential care.
• Experience with older people, incl. dementia care.
• Solid knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience budgeting, resources, and operational performance.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong quality assurance and internal audits experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Commitment to person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 51-bed residential care home for older people with dementia.
• Ensure safe, person-centred, high-quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop care home staff.
• Manage staffing levels and budgets to meet targets.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and service delivery.
• Maintain records, audits, and quality improvement plans.
• Investigate incidents and safeguarding concerns per policy.
• Build relationships with residents, families, professionals, and commissioners.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Daventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company levers its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

4 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide effective leadership and overall management of a 51-bed residential care home for older people living with dementia, ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centred, high-quality care. The Registered Care Home Manager will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting resident wellbeing, managing resources effectively, and leading a motivated team to achieve excellent outcomes for residents, families, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the care home, ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support for all residents.
• Maintain full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and care standards, including CQC regulations and local authority requirements.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, dignity, and rights of all residents are protected and promoted at all times.
• Lead, motivate, support, and develop the care home team, including recruitment, performance management, supervision, and training.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure the service is appropriately resourced and operates efficiently.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and service delivery to ensure person-centred care is consistently provided.
• Manage the home's budget effectively, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining high standards of care.
• Conduct and monitor internal audits, quality assurance processes, and improvement plans.
• Investigate incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and regulatory matters in line with organisational policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and external agencies.
• Ensure all records, reports, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive culture of continuous improvement, resident engagement, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leadership professional within a residential care setting.
• Proven experience managing services supporting older people, including those living with dementia.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, care standards, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Demonstrable experience leading, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and conducting internal audits.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.
• Relevant health and social care qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent desirable).

Additional Information

• Location: Longlands Care Home, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 5 days per week, based on-site