Job Title: Residential Care Home Manager
Location: North Finchley - LB Barnet
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Reporting to: Registered Provider / Operations Lead
About Us
Ventry Care Homes is a high‑quality, person‑centred care provider committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and empowering care for our residents. We pride ourselves on strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and a supportive working culture where staff can thrive.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Care Home Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our 23 bed home. You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding care delivery, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive environment for residents, families, and staff.
This is a key leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong clinical or care knowledge, and the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and management across all aspects of the home.
- Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, internal policies, and sector legislation.
- Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, dignity, and resident wellbeing.
- Oversee staffing, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management.
- Manage residents personal allowance and ledgers.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, professionals, and external agencies.
- Lead quality assurance processes, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safe medication management, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture for staff and residents.
About You
- Proven experience as a Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leader in adult social care.
- Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people‑management skills.
- Ability to manage resources, and operational priorities effectively.
- Compassionate, resident‑focused, and committed to delivering outstanding care.
- NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care (or working towards).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance‑related incentives.
- Supportive senior leadership and opportunities for professional development.
- A positive, values‑driven working environment.
- Access to training, qualifications, and career progression pathways.
- On‑site parking.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- residential care home management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ L5 (either completed, or working towards). (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
