Registered Manager

The Orchard; New Gate; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

DBS check funded

Employee discounts

Recognition awards

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Home Manager for Penwortham Grange and Lodge in Preston. You will protect what works well, raise ambition and lead a team to deliver safe, personal and consistent care, taking full ownership of quality, people, occupancy and financial performance.

Location: Penwortham Grange and Lodge, Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston. Salary up to £75,000 per annum plus a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a Home Manager within a care home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and evidence of achieving or sustaining Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• Track record of improving care, culture, occupancy or commercial performance with clear results.
• Ability to lead nursing, care and support functions as one team.
• Confident communication, sound judgement and commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Create a clear direction for the home and translate it into practical priorities for every team.
• Maintain strong clinical and care governance with oversight of audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and improvements.
• Build a positive, accountable culture where colleagues feel supported and standards are understood.
• Recruit, retain and develop a capable team with safe staffing and reduced agency reliance.
• Know residents and families, listen and respond openly to concerns.
• Manage the home’s budget, staffing and resources while improving occupancy and relationships.
• Work with CQC, commissioners, health professionals and community partners.
• Be present, organised and decisive during pressure or change.

Skills

Leadership

People management

CQC knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Penwortham Grange and Lodge provides residential, dementia, nursing and short-term respite care in a modern, purpose-built setting. The home is rated Good by CQC. We are looking for an experienced Home Manager who can protect what works well, raise ambition and lead a team that delivers safe, personal and consistent care every day. This is not simply a role that keeps the home running. You will set the tone, be visible to residents, families and colleagues, and take full ownership of quality, people, occupancy and financial performance.

What you will be accountable for:

• Create a clear direction for the home and translate it into practical priorities for every team.
• Maintain strong clinical and care governance, with effective oversight of audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and improvement actions.
• Build a positive, accountable culture where colleagues feel supported, standards are understood and poor practice is addressed promptly.
• Recruit, retain and develop a capable team, with safe staffing and reduced reliance on agency colleagues.
• Know residents and families, listen well and respond openly when concerns are raised.
• Manage the home's budget, staffing and resources responsibly while improving occupancy and strengthening local relationships.
• Work effectively with CQC, commissioners, health professionals and community partners.
• Be present, organised and decisive, particularly when the home faces pressure or change.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a Home Manager within a care home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
• A strong understanding of CQC requirements and evidence of achieving or sustaining Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• A track record of improving care, culture, occupancy or commercial performance, with clear examples of the results achieved.
• The ability to lead nursing, care and support functions as one team.
• Confident communication, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.

Location: Penwortham Grange and Lodge, Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL

Salary

Up to £75,000 per annum plus performance-based bonus.

Why this role matters

• Salary up to £75,000, plus an annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• Career development from day one, with progression opportunities across our portfolio.
• Company-supported pension scheme and fully funded DBS check.
• Hundreds of colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, technology and more.
• Recognition through Making a Difference and Long Service awards.
• Confidential emotional, practical and financial support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app.

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families. We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.