Care Home Manager

Role: Care Home Manager

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Care Home Manager to lead a well-established 31-bed Dementia and Mental Health service in Thetford. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive provider and take ownership of a home with a Good CQC rating, driving quality, compliance, and outstanding care outcomes.

Whether you are an experienced Home Manager or a Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career, this role offers the support, autonomy, and resources needed to succeed.

What will you be doing?

• Providing overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with Dementia and Mental Health needs.
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated staff team.
• Managing budgets, occupancy levels, and operational performance.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent standards across the service.
• Creating a positive culture that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Experience/Qualifications Required

• Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential care setting.
• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Experience supporting individuals with Dementia and/or Mental Health needs.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care and improving resident outcomes.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE.
• Dedicated and experienced care team.
• Proactive compliance and quality assurance support.
• Supportive and engaged provider.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression and development pathways.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a well-established service.
• Autonomy to shape and grow the home while building on its strong foundations.

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