Registered Home Manager

Priory; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

PMI cover

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support

Job summary

Priory Gateholme in Wakefield seeks an experienced CQC Registered Manager to lead the home, overseeing budgets, quality, compliance and delivering outstanding care.

You will inspire your team to help residents gain skills, confidence and engage in meaningful activities, with a strong focus on person-centred care and leadership.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or working towards it.
• Experience as a manager for 35+ beds with complex behaviours and learning disability.
• Experience with older people and dementia if evidenced.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance
• Lead, support, and develop your team to deliver person-centred care
• Support the assessment and implementation of individual care plans
• Ensure a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for residents
• Promote dignity, wellbeing, and independence in all aspects of care
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes

Skills

Leadership experience

CQC compliance

People management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Gateholme

Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year

Description

Gateholme

£44,000 to £55,000

Full Time - 40 hours which will include occasional on call.

Gateholme is set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our home offers residential support for 39 males and females with a variety of needs, including individuals with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with complex needs.

In addition to people with a learning disability, and autistic individuals, we also support those who have/are:

• Physical disabilities
• Dementia
• A personality disorder
• Mental health needs
• Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
• Older adults

As the CQC Registered Manager at Priory, you will take overall responsibility for the home, overseeing all areas including budgets, quality, compliance, and the delivery of outstanding care. You will support and inspire your team to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care, helping them achieve their goals, develop skills, gain confidence, and engage in meaningful activities within the community.

What you'll be doing

You’ll lead a compassionate and dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding care. With a strong focus on personalised support and proven approaches, you’ll help residents build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance
• Lead, support, and develop your team to deliver person-centred care
• Support the assessment and implementation of individual care plans
• Ensure a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for residents
• Promote dignity, wellbeing, and independence in all aspects of care
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes

What you'll bring to the role

• You must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be working towards it
• You have been a manager for 35 + beds with complex behaviours and learning disability
• We can also consider someone with older people experience if they could evidence experience with complex dementia
• You will be enthusiastic, energetic and comfortable working in a fast pace environment

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• PMI cover - individual
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.