Job summary

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure. We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

As the Home Manager within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you play a crucial role in delivering person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], with its 25 years of experience and nearly 240 care homes, provides some of the best quality ratings in the UK. The company empowers its home managers by providing a clear framework along with autonomy, ensuring a supportive environment with a qualitative approach. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] continues to grow rapidly in new developments and is recognized as one of the top companies to work for. A competitive salary combined with performance-based bonuses ensures you feel valued. Essential qualities for a candidate include inspirational leadership skills, experience in motivating teams, a strong understanding of compliance guidelines, as well as having a successful track record in care home management.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading care provider within the UK, managing nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals. Over its 25-year history, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred care especially to the elderly and vulnerable sectors of the community. They take an innovative approach in expanding their facilities, aiming to open 10 new homes annually, while ensuring their core facilities maintain outstanding ratings. Recognized as a top employer, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] places emphasis on staff development through extensive rewarding schemes, as well as providing various pathways for career advancement. Home Managers play a pivotal role, ensuring operational success through effective local community engagement and stringent adherence to safeguarding and compliance guidelines.

Details

• Date posted: 29 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience. Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1495880171
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Gosmore, SG4 7QH

Job responsibilities

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure.

We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year.

REWARDS PACKAGE Our Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes:

• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary
• Quality based bonuses up to £10k
• 8% ER Pension Package
• Career and development pathways
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Automatic entry into [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Excellence Awards
• Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee

ABOUT YOU To join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for:

• Inspirational leadership skills
• A passion for person centred care
• A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines
• Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Experience creating strong links within the local community

In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Inspirational leadership skills, passion for person-centred care, experience in motivating teams, strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines, care home management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Gosmore, SG4 7QH
• Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
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