Home Manager: Be the Heart of Our Home at Amica Care
At Amica Care, everything we do begins with compassion, dignity, and genuine human connection. Our homes are warm, supportive communities, and each one needs a strong, values-led leader at the helm. We're looking for an inspiring Home Manager who can bring expertise, heart, and purpose to our residents, families, and teams at The Orchard's Nursing Home in Crewkerne, Somerset.
Why Join Amica Care?
At Amica, you're never “just a manager.” You're a key part of a supportive, collaborative network of leaders who share best practice, celebrate success together, and empower each other.
We offer:
* A supportive, collaborative culture.
* Opportunities for ongoing development and progression.
* The chance to lead a home built on quality, compassion, and care
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Support with your revalidation commitments.
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as wellbeing support, counselling and legal advice.
* Early Access Wage Scheme.
* A cycle to work scheme.
* Eyecare vouchers.
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
About the Role
As our Registered Home Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it is safe, effective, and filled with the highest standards of person-centred care. You'll provide visible, values-driven leadership that empowers your teams and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for maintaining full regulatory compliance, achieving excellent CQC outcomes, promoting safeguarding and quality assurance, and ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care.
This is a role for someone who leads with integrity, communicates with warmth, and inspires others to achieve their best.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the home meets all statutory and regulatory standards
* Maintaining registration with the CQC as the Registered Manager
* Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities)
* Recruit, train, supervise, and appraise staff in line with Regulation 18 and Amica Care's policy and procedure
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, commissioners, and external professionals
Who We're Looking For
You will be:
* A confident, experienced leader with a strong understanding of CQC requirements
* Passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care
* Skilled at building trusting relationships with residents, families, staff, and external professionals
* Calm under pressure, organised, and solution-focused
* Someone who leads with kindness, visibility, and accountability
You'll also need:
* Healthcare professional Qualification / Level 4/5 in leadership and management or higher A sound working knowledge of safeguarding, governance, and clinical quality
* Knowledge relating to specialist services e.g. dementia care
* Current registration NMC or HCPC desirable
* At least 2 years must be in a residential setting at a managerial level.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written communication skills that are clear, concise, and well informed
* Excellent and well-developed leadership skills
If you're ready to step into your next Home Manager role and really make a difference, we would love to hear from you!