Introduction:
We are recruiting an experienced and values-driven Care Home Manager to lead a large, established care service in East Preston, West Sussex. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day management, quality, and performance of an 80-bed service providing nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care.
This role is ideal for a proven Home Manager who leads with compassion, inspires high-performing teams, and is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care built on the principles of wellness, happiness, and kindness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the service with full 24-hour accountability for care quality, safety, and operational performance.
- Inspire, motivate, and role-model authentic leadership to ensure consistently high standards of care.
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements, including CQC standards and relevant NMC guidance.
- Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels to achieve strong financial and operational performance.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, local communities, GPs, and external professionals.
Leadership & Management:
- Maintain visible, approachable leadership and set clear expectations across the service.
- Develop a positive culture of continuous quality improvement through effective clinical governance.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of staff to build a stable, engaged workforce.
- Ensure meaningful activities and independence are embedded into everyday life for residents.
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing a care service of a similar size and client group.
- Previous registration with the CQC as a Registered Manager.
- Level 5 Leadership qualification or a registered nurse qualification.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
- A caring, compassionate, and people-focused leadership style.
Pay & Benefits:
- Salary of £60,000 – £65,000 DOE.
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Employee Ownership Trust – staff benefit from tax-free bonuses.
- Individualised professional development and career progression opportunities.
- 24/7 GP access via an online GP service.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £1,000.
- Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts.
Closing Statement:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to lead a well-established service where people truly come first. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and building a positive, high-performing culture, we would welcome your application.
