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Registered Care Home Manager


Job Location:

Daventry - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide effective leadership and overall management of a 51-bed residential care home for older people living with dementia ensuring the delivery of safe person-centred high-quality care. The Registered Care Home Manager will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance promoting resident wellbeing managing resources effectively and leading a motivated team to achieve excellent outcomes for residents families and stakeholders.



Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the care home ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support for all residents.
  • Maintain full compliance with all relevant legislation regulatory requirements and care standards including CQC regulations and local authority requirements.
  • Ensure the safety wellbeing dignity and rights of all residents are protected and promoted at all times.
  • Lead motivate support and develop the care home team including recruitment performance management supervision and training.
  • Manage staffing levels to ensure the service is appropriately resourced and operates efficiently.
  • Oversee care planning risk assessments and service delivery to ensure person-centred care is consistently provided.
  • Manage the homes budget effectively ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining high standards of care.
  • Conduct and monitor internal audits quality assurance processes and improvement plans.
  • Investigate incidents complaints safeguarding concerns and regulatory matters in line with organisational policies.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with residents families healthcare professionals commissioners and external agencies.
  • Ensure all records reports and documentation are accurate up to date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a positive culture of continuous improvement resident engagement and excellent customer service.


Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager Deputy Manager or senior leadership professional within a residential care setting.
  • Proven experience managing services supporting older people including those living with dementia.
  • Strong understanding of CQC regulations care standards safeguarding and relevant legislation.
  • Experience managing budgets resources and operational performance.
  • Demonstrable experience leading motivating and developing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and conducting internal audits.
  • Excellent communication organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • Commitment to delivering person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.
  • Relevant health and social care qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent desirable).


Additional Information
  • Location: Longlands Care Home London Road Daventry NN11 4DY
  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Working Pattern: 5 days per week based on-site
  • Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments