Residential Home Manager - From £80,000 per annum Location: Near Hythe, Kent Care Categories: Dementia | Residential | Short Stays We're recruiting for an experienced Home Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new, purpose-built care home in Kent. This 60-bed home will specialise in dementia care and short stays, and the role offers a rare opportunity to shape a service from day one. What's on offer Salary from £80,000 per annum (negotiable DOE) Company pension scheme Free team lunches and on-site parking* Blue Light Card discount scheme 24/7 employee wellbeing support Long service awards & quarterly recognition incentives Refer-a-friend bonus scheme *Subject to site availability About the Role As Home Manager, you'll take full responsibility for commissioning and opening this new 65-bed home. From registration and staff recruitment to embedding care systems and creating a positive team culture, you'll be at the centre of building a safe, welcoming and well-run service. You'll be supported by a wider regional team but expected to lead confidently and independently - with quality care, compliance, and resident experience always at the heart of your approach. Key Responsibilities Full commissioning of the home: CQC registration, staff hiring, and service launch Lead the care, support and administrative teams with clarity and purpose Oversee person-centred dementia care tailored to each resident Maintain strong compliance and readiness for inspection Build positive links with families, the local community, and professionals Manage occupancy, referrals, staffing, and budgets with a commercial mindset About You Proven experience as a Registered Manager in residential or nursing care Background in dementia-focused services strongly preferred Previous commissioning or large-team leadership is a real asset Up-to-date knowledge of CQC regulations and best practice Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) A calm, approachable leader with genuine passion for quality care To apply email up to date cv's to Jacob@howard-finley.co.uk