Care Home Manager

  • SCR Recruitment Services
  • King's Lynn, Norfolk
  • Dec 17, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical Management

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Care Home Manager to lead a new, purpose-built residential care home. This role involves full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strong leadership and direction to the staff team, fostering a culture of compassion, dignity, and person-centred care

  • Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and all relevant legislation, maintaining high-quality care outcomes

  • Manage the homes budget, ensuring financial targets are achieved and resources are used effectively

  • Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the smooth and safe running of the care home

  • Develop and implement marketing and engagement strategies to maintain high occupancy levels

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and key stakeholders

  • Address concerns and feedback in a timely, professional manner

  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the care service

Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience managing a residential or nursing home

  • Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, with experience striving for high or Outstanding ratings

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Proven commercial and business awareness within the private care sector

  • Passion for delivering and developing high standards of person-centred care

  • Ability to lead service improvement and support organisational growth

Education and Qualifications

  • Registered Manager status with the CQC

  • NMC registration desirable but not essential

What the Role Offers

  • Support from a dedicated senior team and external operational services

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • A supportive working environment that values staff wellbeing and quality care


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