Care Home Manager

Role: Home Manager Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Location: Poole, Dorset Are you a dynamic and ambitious Home Manager ready for your next challenge? We are seeking an experienced and proven Home Manager to lead our 80-bed facility in Poole, Dorset. This facility offers a mix of residential, nursing, and dementia care, as well as 20 transitional beds, all within state-of-the-art surroundings. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact on residents' lives, working closely with local communities, GPs, and healthcare professionals, while upholding our core values of wellness, happiness, and kindness. Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of health and social care, delivering services across a range of specialist settings, including elderly care homes, dementia units, mental health facilities, and low secure psychiatric hospitals. As the largest employee-owned company in the healthcare sector, 76% of the company is owned by its staff, empowering employees to contribute to key decisions and helping foster a supportive, people-centred culture. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the service with full accountability for the quality of care provided. * Inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding care in line with our vision: “To provide the quality of care we would want for our loved ones.” * Efficiently manage resources to maintain high occupancy rates and ensure strong financial performance. * Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and NMC guidelines. Leadership and Development: * Be a visible and approachable leader, setting clear standards and expectations for staff at all levels. * Support the professional development of your team, ensuring a thorough onboarding process for all new employees. * Foster a culture where meaningful activities and enhancing the quality of life for residents are prioritised. General Management: * Oversee budgets and meet the Key Performance Indicators for the service. * Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including health and safety regulations. * Support residents in managing their financial affairs, ensuring accurate records and financial oversight. Essential Requirements: * Proven experience in managing a similar-sized service and client group. * Experience in overseeing nursing services. * Currently registered with CQC. * QCF Level 5 or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: * Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience). * Employee Ownership Trust: 76% of the company is owned by its employees, with staff receiving up to £1,650 in tax-free bonuses. * Benefits: 35 days annual leave, refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1,000), retail, leisure, and travel discounts, as well as tailored professional development programmes