Are you enthusiastic and caring? Ready to make a difference? Then we at Cedar Trust have an exciting opportunity and cannot wait to hear from you.
About Us
We are a friendly family run business with a number of Residential and Nursing Care Homes supporting older adults with a range of needs and are actively recruiting for a motivated individual to join the team as a Residential Care Home Manager in the Gloucester area.
Our philosophy is to provide the highest possible standard of person-centred care in warm, compassionate, and friendly environments, whilst aiming to enrich people’s lives at a time when they thought that might not be easily achieved. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, safe, and compassionate care, with a strong focus on dignity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement and this is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated, caring, and enthusiastic individual.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to lead our team and ensure the home operates to the highest standards of care, compliance, and resident experience. You will be responsible for the overall management of the service, including regulatory compliance, staffing, financial performance, and engagement with residents, families, and professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong, visible leadership to staff, promoting a positive, inclusive culture
- Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements, and all statutory standards
- Oversee care quality, risk management, and governance systems
- Manage recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of staff
- Maintain accurate, person‑centred care planning and documentation
- Build effective relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resident wellbeing and service outcomes
- Manage budgets, occupancy, and financial performance
- Ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and well‑organised at all times
- As part of the role, you may be required to work alternate weekends, out of hours or evenings.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- An experienced manager within adult social care (residential or nursing)
- Knowledgeable in CQC regulations and quality frameworks
- Skilled in leading teams, managing change, and building a positive workplace culture
- Confident in decision‑making, problem‑solving, and handling complex situations
- Passionate about person‑centred care and resident wellbeing
- Self-motivated with a “can do” attitude.
- Organised, resilient, and able to balance operational demands with strategic priorities
Essential:
- Previous management experience in a care home setting
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care
- Experience with digital care systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary paid weekly. Salary from £40,000 per year, dependant on experience.
- Pension Contribution
- 5.6 weeks of annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- A positive, values‑driven working environment
How to Apply Please send your CV and a short supporting statement to [email protected]
