Registered Care Home Manager

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Daventry

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN11

Job Description 4 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide effective leadership and overall management of a 51-bed residential care home for older people living with dementia, ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centred, high-quality care. The Registered Care Home Manager will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting resident wellbeing, managing resources effectively, and leading a motivated team to achieve excellent outcomes for residents, families, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the care home, ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support for all residents.
• Maintain full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and care standards, including CQC regulations and local authority requirements.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, dignity, and rights of all residents are protected and promoted at all times.
• Lead, motivate, support, and develop the care home team, including recruitment, performance management, supervision, and training.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure the service is appropriately resourced and operates efficiently.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and service delivery to ensure person-centred care is consistently provided.
• Manage the home's budget effectively, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining high standards of care.
• Conduct and monitor internal audits, quality assurance processes, and improvement plans.
• Investigate incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and regulatory matters in line with organisational policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and external agencies.
• Ensure all records, reports, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive culture of continuous improvement, resident engagement, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leadership professional within a residential care setting.
• Proven experience managing services supporting older people, including those living with dementia.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, care standards, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Demonstrable experience leading, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and conducting internal audits.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.
• Relevant health and social care qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent desirable).

Additional Information

• Location: Longlands Care Home, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 5 days per week, based on-site