Registered Home Manager

Orchard Care Homes; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Home Manager for Middleton Park Lodge in Leeds. The role includes leading a dedicated team and implementing their award-winning Reconnect service aimed at enhancing dementia care. Candidates should have a track record in care management and a passion for person-centred care. Competitive salary of up to £75k, with professional development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive induction

Professional development programmes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Registered Manager in a care home setting.
• Experience in commissioning or service development is highly desirable.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care and innovation in dementia services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care.
• Drive implementation of the Reconnect service at Middleton Park Lodge.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Dementia care experience

Job description

Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Registered Home Manager

Job Type: Permanent. Job Category: Home Manager. Closing Date: 30 November 2025. Pay: up to £75k - depending on experience.

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Are you an experienced and passionate Home Manager ready for your next exciting challenge? Orchard Care Homes is delighted to offer a unique opportunity to lead Middleton Park Lodge in Leeds as we continue the commissioning of our innovative Reconnect service.

At Orchard Care Homes, we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and our teams. At Middleton Park Lodge we’re seeking a forward-thinking Registered Manager to lead the way and help shape its future.

Location: Middleton Park Lodge -Acre Cl, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4HX
Salary: up to £75k - depending on experience.

What is Reconnect?

Reconnect is Orchard Care Homes’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around the principles of independence, engagement, and meaningful living.

Reconnect communities feature:

• Homely environments with fully equipped kitchens and utility rooms
• Dedicated hobby spaces such as gardening rooms, DIY workshops, and creative studios
• A higher ratio of dementia-trained staff providing 24/7 support
• Personalised care plans and innovative wellbeing monitoring technologies

In recognition of its impact, Orchard Care Homes was proud to win the 2023 LaingBuisson Award for Excellence in Large Residential Care, with Reconnect at the heart of this achievement.

Over the past few years, Orchard has successfully launched 10 Reconnect services, with another currently underway. This growth is part of our wider strategy to expand the volume of Reconnect services across both dementia and elderly mental health care, positioning Orchard as the UK’s number one elderly specialist care provider.

About the Role

As the Registered Home Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care and support.
• Drive the continued commissioning and implementation of our Reconnect service at Middleton Park Lodge.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and Orchard’s high standards of care.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and the wider community.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and development.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record as a Registered Manager in a care home setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in commissioning or service development is highly desirable.
• A passion for delivering person-centred care and innovation in dementia services.

Why Join Orchard Care Homes?

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Access to our award-winning Learning & Development programmes.
• Generous colleague benefits including discounts, wellbeing support, and recognition schemes.

Orchard is on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, with a strong focus on specialist care and service excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about turnaround leadership—to make a real impact in a home and then continue to grow within a forward-thinking group.

We’re looking for individuals who are not only experienced and driven but also inspired by the chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re motivated by challenge, change, and career progression, Orchard could be the perfect place to take your next step.

About Middleton Park Lodge

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.

A largely residential suburb of Leeds, Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home that has been purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to older people.

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.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home in Leeds

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