Senior Home Manager - Elderly Care Leader

Premier Healthcare; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

INDHEAL is seeking an experienced Registered Home Manager to lead an elderly residential care home in Herne Bay. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, and strong regulatory compliance.

The role offers progression from Deputy Manager to Registered Manager and requires a proactive leader with excellent communication and safeguarding knowledge. Strong leadership will drive staff development and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Manager or Home Manager in elderly residential or nursing care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification desired or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide strong leadership to the care and support team.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred elderly care are consistently delivered.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, legislation and company policies.
• Lead on safeguarding, care planning, risk management and quality assurance.
• Monitor audits, inspections and action plans, driving continuous improvement.
• Recruit, supervise, motivate and develop staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Manage complaints, incidents and concerns effectively.
• Support occupancy, budgets and the overall performance of the home.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing for all residents.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Job description

INDHEAL is seeking an experienced Registered Home Manager to lead an elderly residential care home in Herne Bay. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, and strong regulatory compliance.

The role offers progression from Deputy Manager to Registered Manager and requires a proactive leader with excellent communication and safeguarding knowledge. Strong leadership will drive staff development and resident well-being.