Care Home Manager
Location: Penrith
Salary: £44,000 – £55,000
Hours: Days
Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Meaningful Difference.
We’re seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Home Manager to lead a well-established care service providing Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate leader who believes in delivering care that celebrates dignity, respect and individuality.
As Home Manager, you’ll shape a service where residents feel safe, supported and truly valued while empowering your team to deliver exceptional standards every day.
Your Role
As the Home Manager, you will:
Take full accountability for resident well-being—ensuring physical, emotional and social needs are consistently met.
Lead, motivate and mentor a diverse team, delivering strong clinical guidance and ongoing training.
Complete assessments and develop, implement and evaluate personalised care plans.
Maintain high standards of safety and compliance through continuous monitoring of practices, policies and legislation.
Promote independence and choice, fostering a culture of respect, compassion and continuous improvement.
Drive performance, quality assurance and service development to exceed regulatory expectations.
This is your opportunity to lead a team that truly makes a difference—shaping a warm, supportive environment where kindness is at the heart of care.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Experience working within a care home setting.
Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC PIN.
A Level 4 Registered Managers Award or Leadership & Management in Care (or willingness to work towards this).
Strong leadership qualities and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Confidence in completing and overseeing risk assessments.
A natural ability to communicate with warmth, empathy and professionalism.
You’ll also understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility—recognising the signs of abuse or neglect and knowing how to respond appropriately.
Rewards & Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work–life balance, including:
Private healthcare for you, with discounted options for family.
Company stakeholder pension scheme.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Group life assurance.
Wagestream – access pay when you need it.
Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
Free uniform.
Complimentary meals while on shift.
Paid NMC PIN renewal.
Award-winning learning and development pathways, including CPD and postgraduate opportunities.
24/7 GP access for you and dependants under 16.
Extensive high-street discounts across 1600+ brands.
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Recognition programmes including long-service awards and “Kindness in Care” awards.
Refer-a-Friend scheme worth up to £1,000.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply