£50,000.00 Per Annum
Full Time Position
Are you an experienced Home Manager with a strong background in residential elderly care and dementia care?
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Home Manager to lead a well-established residential care home set within five acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, close to Newport Pagnell.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established care professional to take responsibility for a stable, well-run home with an experienced and long-standing team. The home currently supports around 30 residents and provides residential care for elderly and frail individuals, including those living with dementia.
The service has a strong reputation for providing high-quality, person-centred care, with a genuine focus on dignity, choice, respect and maintaining each resident's individuality.
As Home Manager, you will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining the home's positive culture and ensuring consistently high standards of care and compliance.
About the Home
The home is a family-owned residential care service situated within approximately five acres of attractive Buckinghamshire countryside.
The service is registered to accommodate up to 35 residents and currently supports around 30 individuals with a range of care needs, including elderly and frail residents and people living with dementia.
The home provides a warm, homely environment where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence and individuality.
The home offers:
Residential care for elderly and frail residents
Support for individuals living with dementia
Long-term residential care and respite care
A peaceful countryside setting
A well-established and experienced staff team
A warm, homely environment
Individualised care tailored around residents' needs and preferences
The home places great importance on getting to know each resident as an individual — understanding their background, preferences, likes and dislikes and using this knowledge to provide truly personalised care.
The Ethos
The home's philosophy is centred around quality care, dignity, choice and respect.
Residents' wishes and preferences are at the heart of the care provided, with the team taking the time to understand what matters to each individual. This includes everything from food and drink preferences to hobbies, interests and daily routines.
There is also a strong belief that great staff are the greatest asset to a care home. The service is committed to valuing, listening to, developing and retaining its team, recognising that a happy and supported workforce directly contributes to the quality of care residents receive.
Consistency is particularly important, with familiar and friendly faces helping residents feel comfortable, secure and at home.
The Role
As Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance and team performance are maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, motivating and developing the existing care team
Maintaining a positive, resident-focused culture
Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered
Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation
Overseeing care planning, audits and quality assurance
Managing staffing, recruitment and rotas
Supporting staff development, retention and performance
Building strong relationships with residents, relatives and external professionals
Ensuring the home remains a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
Supporting occupancy and maintaining the home's strong reputation
About You
We are looking for an experienced Home Manager who is currently working in a Home Manager position and is ready to take on a new challenge.
You will ideally have:
Current or recent experience as a Registered Home Manager
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance
Proven experience within residential elderly care
Experience supporting residents living with dementia
A strong understanding of person-centred care
A confident, compassionate and visible leadership style
Strong organisational and communication skills
Experience leading and developing an established team
A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care
The ability to maintain strong standards while creating a positive and supportive staff culture
This role would suit a Home Manager who takes pride in leading from the front and who understands the importance of both excellent resident care and a well-supported workforce.
In Return
£50,000.00 per annum
Opportunity to lead an established residential care home
Long-standing and experienced staff team
Supportive family-owned environment
Strong person-centred care ethos
Good CQC-rated service
Beautiful five-acre countryside setting
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents and staff
A stable home with an established reputation for quality care
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year