Registered Care Home Manager
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year, depending on experience PLUS Bonuses throughout the year.
Location: Ellesmere Port
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to join our friendly team.
Our home provides short-term and long-term residential care for older adults, including people living with dementia. We are proud of the warm, welcoming environment we have created and firmly believe that the home belongs to our residents. We want every person living with us to feel safe, respected, valued and truly at home.
Our aim is to provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and meaningful engagement. We also recognise how important it is to support residents’ families and keep them involved in their loved one’s care.
About the role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that residents continue to receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
You will lead and support the care team, helping staff to feel confident, valued and motivated in their roles. We are looking for someone who enjoys being visible within the home, building strong relationships with residents, relatives, staff and external professionals.
This role would suit an experienced manager who is looking for a new challenge and would like the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a smaller, more personal care setting.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the care home.
- Maintaining high standards of care, safety and professional practice.
- Leading, supporting and motivating the staff team.
- Carrying out regular supervisions, appraisals and staff development.
- Maintaining effective quality assurance and auditing procedures.
- Ensuring the home meets all relevant CQC regulations and care standards.
- Assessing and managing both planned and short-notice referrals.
- Working closely with residents, relatives, social workers, healthcare professionals and other external agencies.
- Managing staffing, resources and budgets effectively.
- Ensuring each resident’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are understood and supported.
- Promoting a positive culture where residents are treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
About you
We are looking for a motivated, approachable and experienced manager who can lead by example and inspire a team to provide the very best care.
The successful candidate should have:
- Previous management experience within an elderly residential care setting.
- Previous experience of CQC registration or working in a registered management role.
- A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, or be currently working towards it.
- A strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, quality standards and residential care requirements.
- Experience of managing staff, budgets and care home operations.
- The ability to manage difficult or sensitive situations calmly and professionally.
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives of older people and those living with dementia.
What we offer
- Salary of £32,000–£35,000 per year, depending on experience.
- 28 days’ annual leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company events.
- Support from an experienced and forward-thinking director.
- The opportunity to lead a small, friendly home where your ideas and experience will be valued.
- The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to residents, families and staff.
Application questions
- Do you live in Chester or within a reasonable travelling distance?
- Do you hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, or are you currently working towards this qualification?
Experience
- Residential care management: Minimum 1 year required.
- Working within an elderly residential care home: Minimum 1 year required.
Work authorisation
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Work location: In person
We would love to hear from experienced care professionals who share our values and would like to become an important part of our home.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you live in, or locally to Chester?
- Do you have an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (or currently working towards this qualification).
Experience:
- Residential Care management: 1 year (required)
- Residential Care home: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
