Registered Home Manager - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead our 62-bed Plumstead nursing and dementia home, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Located at 82 Plumstead Common Rd, London, this is a strategic role within a not-for-profit organisation.

You will oversee clinical governance, ensure CQC compliance, manage budgets and occupancy, and inspire a dedicated team to provide outstanding care to residents and their relatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready for next step.
• Strong clinical leadership in nursing and dementia care.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy and performance.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Nursing

Dementia care

Budget management

Occupancy management

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

CQC regulations

Team development

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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Registered Home Manager - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead

Job Reference avantecare/TP/107/1056

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

70,000 to 75,000 per annum

Working Hours:

37

Location:

82 Plumstead Common Rd, London

Closing Date:

12/11/2026

Job Category:

Operational management

Service/ Department:

Residential Care

Job Introduction

Location: 82 Plumstead Common Rd, London SE18 3RD
Salary: £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.