Care Home Manager

Care Home Manager – Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Up to £45,000 per year

In a small care home, strong leadership has a very visible impact. You have the opportunity to really know the people being supported, understand the team and shape the everyday culture of the service.

This small, specialist care home supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, providing individualised care focused on independence, choice and quality of life. We’re looking for an experienced Care Home Manager who already understands the complexities of supporting this client group and can provide confident, consistent leadership from day one.

You’ll take overall responsibility for the service, ensuring high standards across care quality, safeguarding, compliance and team performance, while creating an environment where the people supported are genuinely at the centre of decisions about their lives.

What We’re Looking For

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Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent – essential

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Previous Care Home Manager experience – essential

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Strong experience supporting adults with

learning disabilities and complex needs – essential

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Good knowledge of

CQC regulations and inspection requirements

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Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and positive behaviour support

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Experience overseeing person-centred care and support plans

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Confidence managing complex needs and ensuring appropriate risk management strategies are in place

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Strong leadership skills with experience developing and supporting care teams

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Experience with staff supervision, performance management and recruitment

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Good understanding of quality assurance, audits and continuous improvement

What You’ll Receive

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Salary up to £45,000

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Competitive annual leave package

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Pension scheme

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Paid DBS check

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Training and development

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Long service awards

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Wellbeing programme

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Employee benefits portal

Leading the Home

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Take responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the service

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Ensure individuals receive safe, personalised and empowering support

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Lead, motivate and develop the care team

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Maintain strong standards across safeguarding, compliance and quality

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Ensure care plans and risk assessments accurately reflect each individual's needs

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Promote choice, independence and meaningful involvement in everyday life

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Monitor quality through audits, observations and feedback

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Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision and team development

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Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies

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Maintain a safe and positive environment for both residents and colleagues

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Lead continuous improvement across the service

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference; WILL260780/AZ