Home Manager

Home Manager
Ashford, Kent
Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and personable Home Manager to join an independently owned elderly residential care home near Wye, Ashford.
This well-established, residential care home has a lovely family feel and is known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a warm and welcoming environment. 

The successful Home Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, maintaining high standards of care, supporting occupancy levels, and leading a committed and experienced staff team. Full support and handover will be provided by the current Operations Manager, who is highly regarded by residents, relatives, and staff.

The Home Manager will:

• Lead and motivate a stable staff team including the Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Care staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of residential care are consistently maintained.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, company policies, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain strong occupancy levels, currently in the mid-90% range.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.
• Promote a warm, family-oriented culture within the home.
• Monitor care quality and operational performance, implementing improvements where required.
• Support staff development, recruitment, retention, and ongoing training.
• Utilise electronic care systems including Nourish, Camascope, and Syncurio to ensure efficient and effective home management.
• Work closely with senior management to continue developing the service and maintaining the home’s excellent reputation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Home Manager within an elderly residential care setting, or strong
• Deputy Manager experience looking for a first Home Manager opportunity.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good working knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing occupancy and maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A personable, grounded, and team-focused approach to leadership.
• Confidence using electronic care planning and management systems.
• A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care within a supportive environment.

Contract:

• Full-time
• Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
• Experienced Deputy Managers considered from £48,000
• Bonus scheme linked to occupancy and CQC performance
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

For more information, please contact Chloe at Bright Selection.

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