Stephen James Consulting is partnering with a unique not elderly care provider to recruit a Home Manager for one of their care homes in Medway, Kent. This is a medium-sized residential/nursing home that requires a confident leader to bring structure, stability, and clear operational direction. The role is open to both RGN and Non-RGN candidates. While previous Home Manager experience is preferred, strong Deputy Managers ready to step up will also be considered.
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional with proven turnaround experience to take ownership of a service requiring improvement and drive it towards high-quality care, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, high-quality care delivery
* Deliver turnaround plans to improve compliance, performance, and overall standards
* Ensure full adherence to CQC and all relevant regulatory requirements
* Provide strong leadership and support to all staff teams, promoting accountability and development
* Oversee budgets, resources, and financial performance of the service
* Maintain and improve care planning, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
* Drive occupancy growth and enhance the home’s reputation locally
* Build and maintain strong relationships with families, stakeholders, and regulators
Requirements
* Experience as a Home Manager or strong Deputy Manager ready to step up
* Essential: proven turnaround experience within a care home setting
* Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance standards
* Excellent leadership and people management skills
* Ability to manage operational challenges and drive measurable improvements
* Strong communication and organisational abilities
* Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
The role offers a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum. + Excllent Benefits
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year