Senior Home Manager: Lead Quality Care & Growth

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

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.