Home Manager
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About the Role
Home Manager – Residential Care - Nursing and Dementia
Bradford
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits (Details available upon application)
Are you a compassionate, driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care?
A highly respected care provider is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a residential care home, supporting individuals with complex needs including dementia and nursing care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of residents and staff, while contributing to the growth and development of a well-established service.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the care home, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care is delivered in line with CQC regulations, internal policies, and the Social Care Act. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure clinical and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee clinical compliance and all operational departments
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Lead and develop staff through supervision, training, and mentorship
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Ensure safe staffing, rota management, and recruitment oversight
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Build strong relationships with residents, families, regulators, and external professionals
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Champion quality, safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety standards
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Deliver exceptional person-centred care in line with best practice guidelines
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Monitor and improve key performance indicators, audits, and action plans
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Promote a culture of accountability, dignity, and compassion
Requirements
Essential:
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RGN/RMN Qualification (Active NMC PIN)
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Level 5 in Health & Social Care Management (or equivalent)
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Proven experience as a Home Manager or Deputy Manager in a regulated setting
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Strong knowledge of dementia care, CQC compliance, and clinical governance
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Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
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Ability to manage budgets, audits, and performance reports
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Flexible and hands-on management style with an ‘on call’ commitment
Desirable:
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Existing local authority/commissioning relationships
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Experience with marketing and admissions strategy
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Evidence of cost management and efficiency improvements
Why Apply?
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Supportive senior leadership and clinical team
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Excellent scope for professional growth and service development
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Commitment to quality, innovation, and staff wellbeing
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Please get in contact today for a confidential discussion:
sally.jowett@indigohealthcare.co.uk
07389 721918