For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home . This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We are looking for an experienced, values-driven Home Manager to lead one of our MHA care homes. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the home operates safely, effectively and sustainably.
As Home Manager, you will lead and develop a dedicated team, create a warm and respectful community for residents, and ensure the home consistently meets regulatory, quality and financial standards. Lead, motivate and develop senior and wider teams, ensuring effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management. Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that meets their social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Maintain responsibility for care planning, reviews and admissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements. Ensure robust safeguarding practice, with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect. Oversee catering, activities and volunteer involvement to enhance residents’ quality of life. Manage the home’s financial performance, ensuring budgets are controlled and the service remains sustainable. Work collaboratively with your Area Manager, Quality Business Partner and other colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
We are looking for a strong, compassionate leader with a proven track record in care management.
2–3 years’ experience as a Home Manager or in a senior management role within a care setting.~ A Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.~ Experience of managing budgets, staffing levels and financial performance.~ Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills.~ A flexible approach, including occasional travel, overnight stays or working shifts in exceptional circumstances.
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive leadership culture and a clear mission to help people live later life well. At MHA, Home Managers are empowered to lead with compassion, integrity and purpose, while being fully supported to succeed.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:
~~35 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).~ A strong pension scheme and life assurance~ Support with professional development and relevant qualifications~ Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies~ Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app~ Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities~ Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Lawnfield House care home in Willesden
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