Registered Home Manager - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead

AVANTE CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

FREE DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts at 800+retai

Training & career progression

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking a Home Manager to lead a 62-bed nursing and dementia home in Plumstead, London SE18 3RD. You will provide visible leadership, drive high-quality, person-centred care, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing occupancy and budgets.

The role offers an opportunity to develop a dedicated team, work with senior leaders, and contribute to a values-led not-for-profit organisation committed to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as Home Manager or deputy manager ready for step up
• Strong clinical leadership in nursing and dementia care
• Registered Nurse qualification is desirable but not essential
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams
• Passion for delivering person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the service
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care
• Drive quality assurance, regulatory compliance
• Manage the home's financial performance and occupancy
• Collaborate with senior leaders to grow the service

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team development

Budgeting

Occupancy management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Introduction

Home Manager – Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Location: 82 Plumstead Common Rd, London SE18 3RDSalary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum

Lead a Home. Inspire a Team. Make a Lasting Difference.

At Avante Care & Support, we're more than a care provider—we're a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting older people to live well.

We proudly provide high-quality nursing, dementia and residential care, supporting over 1,000 people across our homes and community services.

We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Home Manager to lead our stunning 62-bed purpose-built nursing and dementia home in Plumstead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Home Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, to lead a dedicated team and have a real impact on the lives of residents, relatives and colleagues.

As the Home Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering outstanding, person-centred care while ensuring the home achieves excellence in quality, compliance, occupancy and team engagement.

Why Join Avante?

When you join Avante Care & Support, you become part of a values-led organisation where people and quality care come first.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• FREE DBS check & uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension contributions
• Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
• Training & career progression opportunities
• 24/7 access to GP & counselling
• Employee recognition awards
• Life Assurance

You’ll also benefit from:

• The opportunity to lead a beautiful, modern nursing and dementia home
• Support from an experienced and approachable senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a lasting difference within a values-led, not-for-profit organisation

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a confident and compassionate leader who can inspire others while maintaining the highest standards of care.

You will need:

• Previous experience as a Home Manager or experienced Deputy Manager ready for the next step

• Strong clinical leadership with experience in nursing and dementia care

• Registered Nurse qualification is desirable, but not essential

• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards

• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams

• Passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care

• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, occupancy and performance

What You'll Be Doing

As Home Manager, you’ll provide strong and visible leadership across the service and take overall responsibility for the successful operation of the home.

You will be:

• Providing visible, compassionate leadership across the home

• Leading and supporting a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care

• Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and regulatory compliance

• Creating a positive culture where residents, relatives and colleagues feel valued

• Managing the home's financial performance, occupancy and overall operations

• Working closely with senior leaders to continue developing this growing service

Make Your Mark at Avante

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established service while continuing to develop its people, culture and quality of care.

If you're an experienced care leader who is passionate about creating an outstanding environment for residents and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.