Registered Home Manager

Orchard Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group is seeking a Registered Home Manager for Penwortham Grange & Lodge in Preston. This role involves overseeing the care home, ensuring high standards, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have a strong CQC grading record and experience in budget control. The position also offers competitive pay and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Professional registration paid

Pension scheme contributions

Blue Light Discount Card

Training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

Free uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Proven track record in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC grades.
• Experience of budgetary control and effective management skills.
• Strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the home and ensure compliance.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver high care standards.
• Implement effective care plans tailored to individual resident needs.

Skills

CQC grades maintenance

Budget control

Stakeholder relationships

People management

Job description

Overview

Registered Home Manager role at Penwortham Grange & Lodge, part of Orchard Care Homes. Location: Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL. Job Type: Permanent. Pay £70,000 per annum, plus an annual bonus scheme. Closing Date: 29 September 2025.

Responsibilities

As the Home Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, promoting a caring environment which provides residents with a high standard of specialised personal health and care, promoting independence and choice. You will focus on enabling staff to genuinely understand the needs of people and put practical, effective care plans in place to support them individually, with the lifestyle and activities they choose.

You’ll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example, monitoring standards and checking regulatory compliance. You’ll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

About You

• A proven track record in achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding CQC grades.


• Experience of budgetary control.


• Strong relationships with key stakeholders.


• Effective people management skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme.


• Professional registration paid.


• Access to Company supported pension scheme, with contributions by salary exchange.


• Access to Blue Light Discount Card.


• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.


• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.


• Free Uniform and car parking.


• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

About Penwortham Grange & Lodge

Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a modern and bright care home in Penwortham, specialising in care for older people. Penwortham Grange provides 24-hour residential care for 44 residents, while the separate Penwortham Lodge provides round-the-clock additional dementia support for 42 elderly residents.

Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care Home Group at the CHA (Care Home Awards) 2021.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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