Home Manager

Home Manager - Bognor Regis (Residential Care Home)

£70,980.00 per annum

44 bed Home

Rated Good Overall by the CQC

Rated a superb 9.8 / 10 by carehome

About the role

Working for one of the UK leading Charities, we are looking for an experienced (5 years in post ideally), values-driven Home Manager to lead one of our MHA care homes. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the home operates safely, effectively and sustainably. 

As Home Manager, you will lead and develop a dedicated team, create a warm and respectful community for residents, and ensure the home consistently meets regulatory, quality and financial standards. You will be visible, approachable and hands-on, setting the culture and direction of the home in line with MHA’s values.

What you will do

• Lead, motivate and develop senior and wider teams, ensuring effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management.
• Maintain responsibility for care planning, reviews and admissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements.
• Promote residents’ dignity, independence, choice and involvement in decision-making.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practice, with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect.
• Take overall responsibility for medication management, health & safety and infection prevention.
• Work collaboratively with your Area Manager, Quality Business Partner and other colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

About you

• We are looking for a strong, compassionate leader with a proven track record in care management.
• You will bring:
• 5  years’ experience as a Home Manager within a UK elderly care setting.
• A Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of managing budgets, staffing levels and financial performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Support with professional development and relevant qualifications
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution