Registered Home Manager

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS certificate paid

Induction and ongoing learning

Competitive Salary

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension contributions

Paid holidays

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Avon Search and Selection are partnering with a care provider to appoint a Registered Home Manager for a 40-bed residential facility near Whitstable. The role demands a confident, compassionate leader with a strong background in elderly care and a focus on quality governance.

You will report to the board, lead operations, maintain high occupancy, and drive service development. Competitive salary £40,000–£45,000 plus benefits, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a residential care setting (min 2 years).
• Strong background in elderly care with a quality-driven approach.
• Hold qualifications in health/social care; leadership qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, high-quality, person-centred care service.
• Maintain occupancy and service reputation.
• Inspire, develop and retain a high-performing staff team.
• Manage budgets and overall home performance.
• Drive service development and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Elderly care

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Staff development

CI compliance

Education

Health/social care qualification

Leadership qualification desirable

Job description

Vacancy - Registered Home Manager (AV2024)

Location - Whitstable

Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Avon Search and Selection are excited to be working with a Care provider of choice to help them source a Registered Home Manager to lead the team at their fabulous 40 bedded residential care facility near Whitstable. The company provides luxurious facilities and the highest levels of care for its clients.

About You

You’re a confident, compassionate leader who combines operational grip with a people‑first approach. You will have a strong background in elderly care, be quality‑driven, commercially aware and passionate about delivering an outstanding service to our customers.

• Senior leadership experience in managing a residential care setting (minimum of 2 years working as a residential care manager).
• The ability to build on an already successful service with an excellent reputation and move on to the next level.
• Hold relevant qualifications in health/social care. A recognised leadership and management qualification is desirable.
• Strong understanding of CI compliance, inspections, and governance with a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice.
• Proven track record of leading, developing and retaining staff teams with the ability to develop staff culture.
• Experience working with Local Authorities/Commissioners and key partners.
• Commercial awareness: confident managing budgets, resources and performance.
• A clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board, you will:

• Lead safe, high-quality, person‑centred care service.
• Champion a positive, open and a strong values‑based culture.
• Maintain high occupancy and service reputation.
• Inspire, develop and retain a high‑performing and experienced staff team.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate Scotland and maintain effective external partnerships.
• Ensure strong compliance, governance, and inspection readiness.
• Manage budgets and overall home performance.
• Drive service development and growth

On Offer:

You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well‑being and throughout your career you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• DBS certificate paid.
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Competitive Salary.
• Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
• Pension contributions.
• Paid holidays.
• Free onsite parking.