REGISTERED CARE HOME MANAGER
Residential & Dementia | 50-Bed Home | Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000 – £47,500 DOE + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A Manager Role Built on Respect, Support and Long-Term Growth
We are a well-established Care Home Group with a strong reputation for very low staff turnover. Our success is built on how we treat people — both our residents and our staff.
We believe that staff who are treated with respect, dignity and as equals are best placed to deliver outstanding care. This principle underpins everything we do. Our managers lead by example, creating inclusive, supportive environments where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered — resulting in better outcomes for our residents.
This role offers long-term career progression, with the experience, mentoring and sector exposure you gain benefiting you for many years to come within the care sector. We invest in our managers for the long term, not just the role.
The post is based within a CQC-rated Good, purpose-built 50-bed Residential & Dementia Care Home in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Care Home Manager with a proven track record of managing larger services and leading teams of 40+ staff. This is an opportunity for an established manager looking to join a supportive organisation where quality care, staff development and operational excellence are genuinely valued.
Why Join Our Group?
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced senior leaders
- A culture built on mutual respect, equality and teamwork
- A strong peer network of Home Managers across the group
- Hands-on operational and compliance support
- A proven culture of staff retention, wellbeing and long-term career development
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference within a stable and growing organisation
The Role
As Registered Care Home Manager, you will:
- Act as the CQC Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with Fundamental Standards
- Lead and develop a stable, person-centred staff team, treating staff with the same dignity and respect as residents
- Manage a team of 40+ staff, providing leadership, direction, coaching and accountability
- Ensure strong systems for supervision, mentoring, training and staff support
- Promote a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and empowered
- Monitor and improve performance across quality, occupancy, budgets and staffing
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, staff and external professionals
- Drive continuous improvement whilst maintaining high standards of care and compliance
About You
You will be an experienced Registered Care Home Manager who can demonstrate:
- Previous management experience within a medium to large residential and/or dementia care home
- Experience managing teams of 40+ staff
- A successful track record of maintaining Good or Outstanding standards
- Strong leadership, people management and communication skills
- The ability to balance quality care, compliance and commercial performance
- A values-led approach to leadership, with respect and equality at the core of your management style
- Good knowledge of CQC regulations and Health & Social Care legislation
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota
Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care
- Previous Registered Manager experience within a residential or dementia care setting
- Experience achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding CQC outcomes
- Knowledge of dementia care and older people's services
- Experience using electronic care planning systems
- Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
- £45,000 – £47,500 per annum (DOE)
- Home Manager Bonus Scheme
- CQC Inspection Recognition Scheme
- Enhanced Pension Contribution
- Health Cash Plan (Individual / Family)
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Clear long-term career progression within a supportive care group
Apply now if you are an experienced Registered Care Home Manager looking for a role where you will be supported, valued and given the opportunity to build a long-term career within a successful and growing care organisation.
Interviews will be held ASAP.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£47,500.00 per year
Experience:
- Care Home Management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
