S.N.G Healthcare is working with a well-established care provider seeking to recruit an experienced and results-driven Home Manager to lead a high-performing residential and dementia care home.

This role requires a proven leader with expertise in CQC compliance, staff management, and operational efficiency to maintain or improve the home’s quality ratings and ensure outstanding resident care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full accountability for the home’s operations, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and governance frameworks.
• Drive and sustain high CQC ratings, implementing robust quality assurance and continuous improvement strategies.
• Lead, develop, and mentor staff teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure financial and operational efficiency, overseeing budgets, occupancy, and staffing resources.
• Promote outstanding person-centred care, ensuring dignity, safety, and well-being for all residents.
• Work closely with external regulators and stakeholders, including CQC, local authorities, and healthcare professionals.
• Implement service improvement plans for homes that require turnaround and maintain high standards in homes rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’
  

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Home Manager in a residential or dementia care setting.
• 10+ years’ experience in health and social care, progressing through leadership roles.
• Proven track record of improving or maintaining ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ CQC ratings.
• Expertise in staff leadership, compliance auditing, and financial oversight.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
• Demonstrated success in crisis management and home turnarounds, particularly for services rated ‘Requires Improvement’.
• Experience leading large staff teams (50+ employees) in a complex care setting.
  

This is an opportunity for a driven, ambitious leader to take ownership of a well-established care home and make a measurable impact. In return, our client offers:

• A competitive salary reflective of experience and expertise.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing care organisation.
• Comprehensive leadership training and development support.
• Access to industry-recognised professional development resources.
• Supportive, high-performance work culture with autonomy to drive improvements.
  

To apply, please send your CV along with a short synopsis outlining how your skills align with this role to ebeleo@snghealthcare.co.uk

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Ebele Ossai, Recruitment Director at S.N.G Healthcare, on 07984 116617. All discussions will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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