Job Title: Care Home Manager
Location: (61 bed) Glendale, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LW
Salary: £59,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
As Registered Care Home Manager, you will have full accountability for the quality, culture, and performance of Glendale with the autonomy to lead confidently with the support of a national organisation behind you.
You will be trusted to lead Glendale as both a care professional and a business leader, balancing compassionate, person-centred care with operational oversight.
What does it mean to be an Anchor Care Home Manager?
* Champion Outstanding Care: Lead the delivery of personalised, person-centred care that respects the dignity, individuality, and choices of every resident. You will proactively identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistently high quality outcomes that enhance resident experience.
* Lead with Confidence: Take ownership of regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections, maintaining high standards in line with CQC and local authority requirements. You will be a credible, visible leader who sets clear expectations and delivers Good or Outstanding outcomes.
* Inspire Success: You will have responsibility for the home’s overall performance, including occupancy, budget management, recruitment, and reputation within the local community. Working with central support and operational teams, you will build strong external relationships and ensure Glendale is recognised as a home of choice.
* Empower your Team: Create a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel supported, recognised, and motivated to grow. Through coaching, mentoring, and development planning, you will nurture talent, build succession, and empower your team to deliver their very best every day.
Who are we looking for?
* Experienced: An experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record in managing Medium-Large sized care homes to Good or Outstanding outcomes.
* Caring: A genuine commitment to improving the lives of older people and delivering exceptional, person-centred care.
* Knowledgeable: In depth knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, with the ability to translate this into everyday practice.
* People-Oriented Leader: A confident, people-focused leader who inspires teams, builds trust and creates a positive workplace environment.
* Commercially Aware: With experience of managing budgets, driving occupancy, and delivery sustainable performance.
* Visionary: A proactive mindset with the drive to enhance service quality and elevate resident experience