New Job Opening: Care Home Manager in Thornton House

Job Description

Care Home Manager

Up to £37,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Strong leadership has the power to transform a care home. It creates a culture where

This is an exciting opportunity for a Care Home Manager to lead a small, welcoming care home supporting older adults with personal and dementia care needs.

Whether you're already an experienced Care Home Manager or a confident Deputy Care Home Manager ready to take the next step, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the service while working closely with a dedicated team committed to delivering person-centred care.

The home provides a warm, homely environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, ensuring they can enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).


• Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager looking to progress.


• Strong knowledge of dementia care, person-centred care, and care home regulations.


• Experience leading, motivating, and developing care teams.


• Good understanding of safeguarding, CQC standards, governance, and compliance.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.


• A compassionate approach with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

What You'll Receive

• Up to £37,000 per year


• Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm


• On-site parking


• Pension scheme


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Opportunity to progress your management career within a supportive organisation

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day management of the care home, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.


• Support and develop the staff team, creating a positive and inclusive working culture.


• Promote person-centred care that meets the individual needs of every resident.


• Monitor quality, compliance, and care standards, ensuring the home remains fully compliant with CQC requirements.


• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.


• Oversee staffing, rotas, recruitment, and performance management.


• Drive continuous improvement across the service while maintaining a warm, welcoming home environment.


• Ensure the home operates safely, effectively, and in line with all relevant legislation and policies.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

Reference: WILL248833/AC

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