Care Home Manager
Location: Norwich area
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Care Home Manager to lead a well-established residential care home in the Norwich area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven manager to take the lead in a warm, well-run service that provides residential, dementia and respite care in a homely and supportive environment. The home has developed a positive reputation for compassionate care, professionalism and a welcoming culture, making this a strong opportunity for someone who wants to lead a service with solid foundations and real potential.

The successful candidate will provide visible leadership across the home, overseeing operational performance, compliance, team development and occupancy. This role would suit a confident leader who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the full operational performance of the home
• Maintain and strengthen CQC compliance and regulatory standards
• Lead, inspire and develop the staff team
• Manage budgets and support strong financial performance
• Drive occupancy and promote the service effectively within the local market
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families and stakeholders
• Ensure all records, administration and risk management processes are completed effectively
• Promote a culture of dignity, compassion, quality and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a care home setting
• Must have managed a 30+ bed care home for at least 3 years
• Track record of achieving a Good rating
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and compliance
• Experience building positive relationships with regulators, families and external professionals
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills
• Ability to balance care quality with occupancy and commercial performance
• Values-led approach with a genuine commitment to person-centred care

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £55,000
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Loyalty bonus with additional holiday linked to service
• Paid DBS
• Relocation assistance available

The public advert also states this is a regulated service where CQC registration is essential, and the successful manager will report to an Operations Manager. The role is positioned as a leadership opportunity for someone who can maintain quality, support team culture and sustain performance.

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including relevant references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Reference: WILL213196/DB