General Manager – Lead, Inspire, and Deliver Exceptional Care
Location: Derby
£65,000 + Benefits
Residential Care Home
Be a Leader in a Supportive and Rewarding Care Environment
Our client is committed to empowering and supporting those who provide exceptional care. They value compassion, dedication, and leadership, ensuring that every resident receives the highest standard of person-centred care.
By joining their team, you’ll play a key leadership role, ensuring homes operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of respect, support, and excellence.
They are now looking for a passionate and experienced General Manager to lead their dedicated teams. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
As General Manager, you will lead, inspire, and manage a care home team, ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred support in a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment. You will also be responsible for regulatory compliance, professional standards, and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and maintain excellent standards of care, ensuring all residents receive support based on best practices.
Oversee recruitment, retention, and staff development, creating a high-performing and motivated workforce.
Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and health and social care professionals.
Monitor and maintain safe staffing levels, adjusting according to occupancy and resident dependency needs.
Provide inspirational leadership, ensuring staff are supported, valued, and motivated.
Manage costs efficiently, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining budget control and resource allocation.
Your leadership will drive operational success, ensuring the care home thrives both in quality and business performance.
What We’re Looking For
Our client is seeking a strong, compassionate leader with experience in care home management and team leadership.
Essential Requirements:
Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar care environment.
Leadership & Management Level 5 Qualification (or equivalent).
Proven track record in staff management, motivation, and development.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong IT proficiency.
Ability to adapt and manage a variety of responsibilities at short notice.
If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in care services.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is dedicated to creating a culture of support, respect, and professional growth. They offer:
A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package – Recognising your leadership and contribution.
Career Development & Training Opportunities – Helping you grow and progress.
A Supportive & Inclusive Work Environment – Be part of a values-driven team.
A Role with Purpose & Impact – Lead a team that delivers outstanding resident care.
This is your chance to make a difference, leading a high-quality, compassionate care service while developing your own career and leadership skills.
To discuss this role in confidence, contact Howard Green: howard@oaklakesearch.com | 07792 309378
