Home Manager – Lead & Inspire Excellence in Care
Location: Poole, Dorset
Service: 80-Bedded Nursing & Residential Home
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
A Rewarding Leadership Opportunity in a State-of-the-Art Care Home
Our client is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Home Manager to oversee a specialist 80-bedded nursing and residential service in Poole. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-quality, person-centred care service that places wellbeing, happiness, and kindness at the heart of everything they do.
The service provides a mix of nursing, residential, and dementia care, along with 20 transitional beds to support short-term rehabilitation and reablement.
This role is ideal for an experienced Home Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking organisation.
Why Join?
- Employee Ownership Trust – As a staff-owned organisation, employees have received up to £1,650 tax-free bonuses to date.
- 35 days annual leave for a healthy work-life balance.
- Tailored professional development programs to support career growth.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals.
- Exclusive discounts on retail, leisure, holidays, and travel.
- Be part of an employee-led organisation, where 76% of the company is staff-owned.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Provide authentic leadership to inspire and motivate staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Act as the Registered Manager, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service.
- Create a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring care is person-centred and aligned with CQC and NMC guidelines.
- Serve as a role model, fostering a supportive and professional working environment.
- Ensure a meaningful activities programme is embedded within the service to enhance resident wellbeing.
Operational & Financial Oversight
- Effectively manage budgets and deliver key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Maintain high occupancy levels through effective marketing and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and regulatory requirements (CQC, Health & Safety, Environmental Health).
- Oversee financial control of residents' affairs, ensuring transparency and accurate records.
- Implement staff recruitment and onboarding strategies to build a high-performing team.
What Are They Looking For?
- Proven experience managing a care service of a similar size and complexity.
- QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
- Experience in overseeing a nursing service, ensuring clinical excellence.
- Current CQC registration as a Home Manager.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading provider of specialist nursing and residential care, operating a growing portfolio of care homes across the UK. Their values of Wellness, Happiness, and Kindness drive their approach to care, ensuring residents live fulfilling and dignified lives.
They are employee-owned, meaning their team plays a key role in decision-making and shares in the success of the organisation.
If you’re a dedicated Home Manager looking to make an impact in a progressive and rewarding care environment, apply today!
To discuss this role in confidence, contact Howard Green:
Email: howard@oaklakesearch.com
Phone: 07792 309378
