Residential Care Home Manager

Quantum Care; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Care in Letchworth Garden City is recruiting an Interim Registered Home Manager to lead Garden City Court, our established 75-bed residential home, for a 12-month maternity cover. This full-time role requires an inspirational, commercially minded leader with strong local market knowledge who can set strategy, motivate staff and safeguard resident wellbeing.

You will be accountable for the overall leadership of the home, drive performance, deliver high-quality, person-centred care and

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience as a Registered Care Home Manager
• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Proven success in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and residential care standards
• Inspirational leadership and clear communication skills
• Understanding of compliance, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance
• Experience with delivery of high end care provision management
• Compassionate, forward-thinking approach to care

Responsibilities

• Lead Garden City Court and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
• Provide strategic leadership and create a positive culture
• Drive performance and exceed regulatory standards
• Manage budgets and resources within the home
• Supportstaff development and staff wellbeing

Skills

Registered Home Manager

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Dementia care knowledge

Communication

Commercial awareness

People leadership

Compassionate care

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care

Job description

Interim Registered Home Manager

Contract: Full Time - 12 month FTC

Hour: 37 hours per week

Pay: £69,879 per annum

Location: Whiteway, Off Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2PP

Quantum Care is a noforprofit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Interim Registered Home Manager with strong local market knowledge to lead Garden City Court, our established 75-bed residential care home in Letchworth Garden City, for a 12-month fixed-term Maternity cover period.

This role requires a visible, commercially astute and inspirational leader who can provide clear direction, drive performance, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. As the Registered Home Manager, you will be accountable for the overall leadership of the home, creating a positive culture where residents thrive, colleagues feel valued, and regulatory standards are consistently exceeded.

What You'll Bring and Key Responsibilities

• Current or recent experience as a Registered Care Home Manager
• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Proven success in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and residential care standards
• Inspirational leadership and clear communication skills
• Understanding of compliance, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance
• Experience with delivery of high end care provision management
• Above all, a compassionate, forwardthinking approach to care

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstclass inhouse training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesdriven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is more than a job — it's a chance to shape lives, lead with purpose, and grow your career with a respected organisation that values people above all else. We welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK. Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

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