Care Home Manager – Residential (Elderly & Dementia Care)
Location: North London (N12)
Salary: £40,000 per year + Bonuses
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to lead a residential care home in North London, supporting up to 23 residents specialising in elderly and dementia care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up into a leadership role within a CQC-rated ‘Good’ service, supported by a dedicated off-site operations team.
What We Offer
-Salary: £40,000 per annum
-£2,000 signing-on bonus*
-Annual performance bonus*
-CQC Good/Outstanding bonus
-Unlimited £250 refer-a-friend bonus
-Support with transport and accommodation costs (London-based)*
-Up to 28 days annual leave
-Cycle to work scheme
-NEST pension contributions
-Full operational support (HR, QA, maintenance, admin)
(*Terms apply)
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* 08:00 – 17:00
Role Overview
As Care Home Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will lead and develop your team, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service.
Key Responsibilities
Safe
-Safeguard residents from harm and ensure safe care practices
-Oversee medication management and risk assessments
-Ensure compliance with DoLS and safeguarding procedures
-Conduct safety checks (fire, legionella, etc.)
Effective
-Ensure residents’ healthcare and nutritional needs are met
-Support staff development through supervision and training
Caring
-Promote dignity, respect, and person-centred care-
-Build strong relationships with residents and families
Responsive
-Review and update care plans
-Respond to changing needs and feedback
Well-Led
-Lead staff and resident meetings
-Promote a positive, transparent culture
-Drive continuous improvement and service quality
Requirements
-NVQ Level 5 / RMA / QCF Level 5 (completed or working towards)
-Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
-Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential care management
-Strong knowledge of CQC regulations
-Experience in elderly and dementia care (essential)
-Excellent leadership and communication skills
-IT literate (care systems, rostering, medication records)
Additional Information
-Full-time, permanent role
-Must have the right to work in the UK
-Must be able to commute to North London or relocate
If you are a passionate leader looking to make a real impact in elderly care, we would love to hear from you