Home Manager

Compass Associates are working with a long-established, family-owned care provider to recruit an experienced Home Manager for one of their residential care homes in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the home's existing strengths, continue delivering high-quality care and lead the service through its next chapter.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the safe, effective and commercially successful running of the home; Leading, supporting and developing the staff team; Ensuring high standards of person-centred care and resident experience; Maintaining CQC compliance and strong governance; Managing recruitment, retention and workforce planning; Driving occupancy and maintaining relationships with residents, families and local professionals; Overseeing staffing costs and operational performance; Identifying opportunities to improve quality while preserving the home's strong community reputation; Working closely with the Directors on key decisions while taking ownership of the day-to-day operation of the home

Requirements

Experienced Home Manager or Registered Manager; Previous experience managing a residential elderly care service; Strong understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards; Proven leadership and people management skills; Visible, approachable and supportive leadership style; Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; Commercial awareness, including occupancy and workforce management; Passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care; Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)

Benefits

Join a well-established family-owned care provider; Lead a stable, well-performing residential service; Work closely with approachable Directors who value collaboration; Enjoy the autonomy to lead your home while receiving ongoing support; Opportunity to build on an excellent local reputation; Make a genuine long-term impact within an independent organisation