Care Home Manager

Care Home Manager Location: Ipswich Salary: £55,000 + excellent benefits and bonus scheme Are you ready to be part of a team that prioritises both its residents and employees? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join one of the top 20 largest care home groups in the UK, which is also ranked #1 for workplace wellbeing. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Manager with a solid background in delivering outstanding care and strong business skills to lead the day-to-day operations of our client’s home. You should be a CQC-registered manager with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will be to ensure the home delivers exceptional care and support to residents, meets financial targets, maintains full occupancy, and provides leadership to a passionate team. Key Responsibilities Lead and guide the home's staff, fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and compassion. Recruit, train, motivate and retain a skilled care team focused on delivering person-centred care. Ensure the home complies with all regulatory requirements, including CQC standards, and maintains excellent care quality. Manage the home’s budget, meeting financial goals and effectively controlling costs. Develop and execute a marketing strategy to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders, addressing their needs and concerns effectively. Oversee all administrative processes to ensure efficient and timely record-keeping. Continuously assess and improve the home's performance, identifying areas for development and implementing necessary changes. Manage risks effectively, ensuring the home remains a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff. Skills and Attributes Previous experience in a home management or similar leadership role within the care sector. Strong communication skills, able to build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, external professionals, families, and visitors. Excellent leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and managing a team of care professionals. Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets in the private care sector. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, particularly CQC standards. Strong IT, organisational, and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Passion for delivering and developing high-quality person-centred care. Requirements Experienced Home Manager with nursing qualification (preferred, but not essential). CQC-registered or previously registered. Up to date knowledge of care sector regulations and best practice. Benefits Comprehensive induction and training programme. Opportunities for career development and progression 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Card Scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands. Full DBS disclosure paid for Annual NMC PIN renewal paid Excellent performance-related bonus For further information please apply online ASASP or call Helen on (phone number removed)