Care Home Manager

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Home Manager to lead a well-established care service providing dementia, residential, and specialist care, in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. This is a rewarding leadership role for someone who believes that high-quality care starts with kindness, dignity, and respect.

You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring residents receive outstanding, person‑centred care that supports their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. Leading by example, you will inspire and develop your team to deliver safe, effective, and empathetic care while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Overseeing the delivery, review, and continuous improvement of individualised care plans
• Creating a positive, inclusive culture for residents, families, and staff
• Managing staffing levels, recruitment, training, and performance
• Ensuring robust quality assurance, risk management, and safeguarding practices
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect for all residents
• Driving service improvement and maintaining strong inspection outcomes

You will be a confident and experienced care home leader with a strong understanding of managing multidisciplinary teams and regulated care environments.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing a care home or similar regulated service
• A recognised management qualification in health and social care (Level 4 or
  5), or willingness to work towards one
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and quality monitoring
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and resident wellbeing

Above all, you will lead with empathy, integrity, and kindness in every interaction.

In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance, including:

• Up to £50,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Private healthcare (with optional family cover)
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Flexible pay access
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG check
• Free uniform and meals while on shift
• Comprehensive learning, development, and funded qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support
• High street and online retail discounts
• Recognition schemes and long‑service awards

If you are an experienced Home Manager, Registered Manager, Care Home Manager in Greater Manchester, this could be the perfect role for you.

For further details, please ‘Apply’, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care.

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