Care Home Manager; RGN​/RMN

Company Overview

The Restful Homes Group has been providing high‑quality luxury care for over 30 years. We specialise in the care of elderly individuals, including those with dementia. As a family‑owned and operated business, we deliver flexible and personalised care tailored to each resident, ensuring person‑centred care and a compassionate environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Manager for Stafford Specialist Care Centre. The Home Manager will oversee daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of care and supervising a team of caregivers. Leadership will focus on developing care plans, particularly for dementia care.

• Lead by example and develop effective teams.
• Develop a positive working environment and support staff through training and development.
• Provide supervision, annual appraisal, and mentorship to Team Leaders and senior staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships between staff and residents.
• Conduct regular meetings: weekly residents and Team Leader meetings, fortnightly staff meetings.
• Collaborate with Recruitment and Training Manager on recruitment and retention.
• Provide support and guidance to the staff team.
• Ensure mandatory and refresher training is completed.
• Carry out disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with policy.
• Provide regular on‑call cover.
• Ensure staff adhere to codes of practice and the Staff Handbook.
• Run the Home in line with statutory and Home from Home policies.
• Adhere to Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
• Develop a culture of staff development and expertise.
• Conduct monthly Quality Assessment Audits.
• Take responsibility for leadership areas directed by the Operations Manager.
• Manage delegated budgets and report discrepancies.
• Ensure financial systems compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and personal information per Data Protection Act and Information Governance.
• Attend reviews, Manager meetings, and contribute to agendas.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and guidance are met.
• Complete RIDDOR and Reg.
  37 reports and ensure staff H&S training.
• Assess and mitigate risks to service users and staff.
• Maintain premises cleanliness and hygiene.
• Work within H&S policy and procedures.
• Maintain effective links with Head Office and families/carers.
• Implement joint initiatives such as Person‑Centred Plans and Health Action Plans.
• Celebrate and share success with residents, colleagues, and partners.
• Ensure equality in the workplace and respect individuality.
• Act as an ambassador for the Home and represent the Company at events.
• Undertake ongoing professional development.
• Uphold company values and ethos.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

• Minimum 1st Level Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to achieve).
• Previous senior management experience in a care home.
• Sound knowledge of CQC requirements and related regulations.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relational abilities with residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality care to residents.

• Managerial: 1 year (required)
• Care home: 1 year (required)

• NMC licence (required)
• Driving licence (required)

Starting at £70,000 per year.

Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to recruitment explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.