Registered Home Manager - New Service

Nouvita; Camberley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Camberley is looking for a motivated Home Manager for a new residential service. The role involves leading a dedicated team, managing service delivery, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. Candidates must have proven experience in managing residential care within mental health, strong leadership skills, and a relevant qualification. Excellent benefits include up to 33 days annual leave, comprehensive training, and support for staff development.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 33 days

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Cash Back Medical Plan

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a residential care home or similar within mental health.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and best practice in mental health care.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to your team.
• Manage budgeting effectively for financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ / QCF / RQF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Home Manager – Mental Health Residential Service

Location: Surrey

Salary: £46,800 + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

A rare chance to design, build, and shape a brand-new service from scratch.

Coniston House is a new residential service supporting working-age males with a range of complex mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring challenges such as substance or alcohol misuse and forensic backgrounds.

Our aim is to provide short to mid-term placements that focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and progression — empowering residents to build the skills and confidence needed to move on to supported or independent living.

About the Role

As Home Manager, you will help recruit, lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment. You’ll ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day, maintaining compliance with CQC standards and promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and positive mental health recovery.

You will be responsible for all aspects of service delivery, compliance, staffing, and financial management — working autonomously to make effective decisions that support both residents and staff. You’ll also liaise closely with senior management and will be required to travel to our Head Office in Hatfield once a month (and as needed), so a full driving licence is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strong, visible, and supportive leadership to your team.
• Overseeing care planning, risk management, and resident progression.
• Managing budgets effectively to ensure financial sustainability.
• Identifying resourcing needs and leading on the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of staff to ensure service delivery is optimised and relevant standards are met.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals.
• Driving continuous improvement and service development.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Home Manager who can work confidently and independently within a residential mental health setting.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience managing a residential care home or similar setting within mental health.
• NVQ / QCF / RQF Level 5 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and best practice in mental health care.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and staff development.
• Ability to work autonomously, using initiative to manage priorities and make sound decisions.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Head Office (Hatfield) as required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, resilient, and solution-focused approach.

Benefits

• Up to 33 Days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cash Back Medical Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Exclusive High Street Discounts via HCPA Academy
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Comprehensive In-House Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24 / 7 support
• Birthday leave after 1 year with us

About Us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.

We are committed to :

• Delivering high-quality mental health services
• Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
• Supporting staff development and wellbeing
• Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do

Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to :