Residential Home Manager
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About the Role
Home Manager – Residential & Dementia Care Home
Location: Shipley area, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Lead a home that feels like home
We're recruiting a Home Manager for a well-established residential care home in the Shipley area of Bradford, supporting older people with residential, dementia, and physical care needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care leader who wants to run a stable, welcoming home with a strong community feel, good occupancy levels, and a committed, long-standing team already in place.
The home sits within a respected care group known for its person-centred approach, homely environments, and continued investment in quality elderly care services.
The home at a glance
- Residential care for older people, including dementia support
- Approx. 40–50 beds with en-suite accommodation
- Comfortable communal areas and landscaped outdoor space
- Strong focus on wellbeing, activities, and resident engagement
- Established staff team with good continuity and values-led care
- Supportive senior leadership structure above you
Your role as Home Manager
You'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring consistently high standards of care, compliance, and occupancy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary care team
- Maintaining strong CQC compliance and quality standards
- Driving occupancy, reputation, and local community engagement
- Managing budgets, staffing, and overall operational performance
- Embedding a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care
- Supporting families and external professionals with confidence
What we're looking for
- Experience as a Home Manager, Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
- Strong background in elderly residential or dementia care
- Solid understanding of CQC regulations and quality frameworks
- Confident leadership and team development ability
- Commercial awareness with a focus on occupancy and sustainability
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
What's in it for you
- £55,000 salary
- Supportive leadership and operational backing
- Established service with strong foundations already in place
- Opportunity to make a visible impact quickly
- Long-term progression within a growing care provider
- A role where quality of care genuinely comes first
Apply Today
Ready to lead a home where quality of care comes first? This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, well-run service with real backing and room to grow.
Apply now with your CV — Indigo Healthcare Recruitment is managing this vacancy exclusively and would love to hear from you. Shortlisting is ongoing, so don't wait to get in touch.
Apply today or contact Indigo Healthcare Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.