Care Home Manager – Residential
Competitive Salary: £50,000 + bonus + benefits
Location: Caerphilly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a residential care home in Caerphilly and a dedicated team in providing exceptional, person-centred care. This role is ideal for a compassionate and dynamic leader who is passionate about improving the lives of residents in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
The Role
As Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the care home, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and strong leadership across all areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
- Oversee assessments, care planning, and individualised support for residents.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, health and safety policies, and best practice standards.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a compassionate and skilled team, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Champion resident wellbeing, promoting independence, dignity, and respect.
- Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels, ensuring the home remains financially sustainable.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
What They Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background in residential or nursing care, with a focus on compliance, team development, and exceptional care delivery.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
- Proven experience managing a care home or similar healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A passion for improving the quality of life for older people.
Rewards and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits to support your career growth and wellbeing.
What’s on Offer?
- Welcome Bonus.
- Private healthcare cover for yourself, with contributory cover for family members.
- Company stakeholder pension scheme.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Free uniform and paid DBS/PVG check.
- Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream for flexible access to earnings.
- Award-winning training and career development opportunities.
- GP online service – 24/7 access for you and your children under 16.
- Exclusive staff discounts – Access to 1,600+ high street retailers.
- Long Service Awards & Recognition Schemes.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000 per referral.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is ready to make a real impact and shape the future of high-quality elderly care.
To discuss this role in confidence, contact Howard Green: howard@oaklakesearch.com | 07792 309378.
