Senior Care Home Manager – Elderly & Dementia Care Lead

Orchid Healthcare Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare Ltd in Banbury is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager to oversee a reputable care home specialising in elderly and dementia care. The role carries a salary of £60,000–£80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, with a 40-hour week and high standards of care.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care, and lead a team to maintain excellent CQC ratings. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Home Manager.
• Proven background in running home with Good and Outstanding ratings.
• Must hold RMA / NVQ5 or equivalent.
• Valid NMC PIN – RMN desirable but not essential.
• Experience in budgeting and recruitment.
• Passion for elderly and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Promote clinical and administrative arrangement, training and care planning within the home.
• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure good standards of care are delivered.
• Maintain and monitor the health and welfare of residents.
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals (clients, GPs and other multi-disciplinary team members).
• Ensure CQC National Minimum Standards regulations are met to ensure the needs, welfare and social inclusion of the residents are secured.
• Organising and attending regular staff meetings.
• Ensure the overall smooth, efficient and effective running of the care home at all times.

Skills

Home management

RMA/NVQ5

NMC PIN

Budgeting

Recruitment

Dementia care

Job description

Orchid Healthcare Ltd in Banbury is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager to oversee a reputable care home specialising in elderly and dementia care. The role carries a salary of £60,000–£80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, with a 40-hour week and high standards of care.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care, and lead a team to maintain excellent CQC ratings. Strong communication and leadership are essential.