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
* 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
* 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.
* Understanding that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility—recognising the signs of abuse or neglect and knowing how to respond appropriately.
Rewards & Benefits
* 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
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