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Home Manager

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£48k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Home Manager
Ashford, Kent
Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and personable Home Manager to join an independently owned elderly residential care home near Wye, Ashford.
This well-established, residential care home has a lovely family feel and is known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a warm and welcoming environment.

The successful Home Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, maintaining high standards of care, supporting occupancy levels, and leading a committed and experienced staff team. Full support and handover will be provided by the current Operations Manager, who is highly regarded by residents, relatives, and staff.

The Home Manager will:

* Lead and motivate a stable staff team including the Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Care staff.

* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of residential care are consistently maintained.

* Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, company policies, and internal quality standards.

* Maintain strong occupancy levels, currently in the mid-90% range.

* Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.

* Promote a warm, family-oriented culture within the home.

* Monitor care quality and operational performance, implementing improvements where required.

* Support staff development, recruitment, retention, and ongoing training.

* Utilise electronic care systems including Nourish, Camascope, and Syncurio to ensure efficient and effective home management.

* Work closely with senior management to continue developing the service and maintaining the home’s excellent reputation.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience as a Home Manager within an elderly residential care setting, or strong

* Deputy Manager experience looking for a first Home Manager opportunity.

* NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Good working knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.

* Experience managing occupancy and maintaining high-quality care standards.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

* A personable, grounded, and team-focused approach to leadership.

* Confidence using electronic care planning and management systems.

* A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care within a supportive environment.

Contract:

* Full-time

* Up to £55,000 per annum DOE

* Experienced Deputy Managers considered from £48,000

* Bonus scheme linked to occupancy and CQC performance

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

For more information, please contact Chloe at Bright Selection.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on our database for future roles, and you will receive an email notifying you of this

Reference: 225162826

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Home Manager

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£48k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Home Manager
Ashford, Kent
Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and personable Home Manager to join an independently owned elderly residential care home near Wye, Ashford.
This well-established, residential care home has a lovely family feel and is known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a warm and welcoming environment.

The successful Home Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, maintaining high standards of care, supporting occupancy levels, and leading a committed and experienced staff team. Full support and handover will be provided by the current Operations Manager, who is highly regarded by residents, relatives, and staff.

The Home Manager will:

* Lead and motivate a stable staff team including the Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Care staff.

* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of residential care are consistently maintained.

* Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, company policies, and internal quality standards.

* Maintain strong occupancy levels, currently in the mid-90% range.

* Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.

* Promote a warm, family-oriented culture within the home.

* Monitor care quality and operational performance, implementing improvements where required.

* Support staff development, recruitment, retention, and ongoing training.

* Utilise electronic care systems including Nourish, Camascope, and Syncurio to ensure efficient and effective home management.

* Work closely with senior management to continue developing the service and maintaining the home’s excellent reputation.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience as a Home Manager within an elderly residential care setting, or strong

* Deputy Manager experience looking for a first Home Manager opportunity.

* NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Good working knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.

* Experience managing occupancy and maintaining high-quality care standards.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

* A personable, grounded, and team-focused approach to leadership.

* Confidence using electronic care planning and management systems.

* A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care within a supportive environment.

Contract:

* Full-time

* Up to £55,000 per annum DOE

* Experienced Deputy Managers considered from £48,000

* Bonus scheme linked to occupancy and CQC performance

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

For more information, please contact Chloe at Bright Selection.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on our database for future roles, and you will receive an email notifying you of this
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Reference: 225162826

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