Registered Care Home Manager – Residential Care Location: Christchurch, Dorset Salary: £45,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent CQC Rating: GOOD Commutable from: Lymington, New Milton, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Highcliffe Care Home Manager Job – Christchurch, Dorset We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Care Home Manager to lead a well-established residential care home in Christchurch, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a highly regarded service with a strong local reputation and a recent GOOD CQC rating. The home provides high-quality residential care in a warm, welcoming environment with a stable staff team and supportive senior leadership. If you are an experienced Care Home Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Manager ready to step up, this role offers stability, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities – Registered Manager Overall operational management of the residential care home Maintain and improve CQC compliance and regulatory standards Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary care team Ensure delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care Manage occupancy levels and maintain strong local authority relationships Oversee budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation Drive quality improvement initiatives and governance processes Build strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and the local community Requirements – Care Home Manager Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Care Home Manager in residential care Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance standards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards) Proven leadership, people management, and organisational skills Commercial awareness including occupancy and budget management Passion for delivering high-quality elderly residential care About the Home Residential care service for older adults Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Excellent local reputation Stable occupancy and supportive ownership Positive working culture with established team Salary & Benefits £45,000 per annum Full-time, permanent position Supportive senior leadership Opportunity to further develop an already successful service Easily commutable from Lymington, New Milton, Southampton, Bournemouth, and surrounding Dorset/Hampshire areas Apply Today If you are an experienced Registered Care Home Manager looking for your next opportunity in Christchurch, Dorset, we would love to hear from you.