Registered Care Home Manager

4 Monthh Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a residential care home, ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centred, high-quality care for older people living with dementia. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, local authority requirements and all relevant legislation, while maintaining a safe, supportive and positive environment for residents, families and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, operational management and financial oversight to ensure the home delivers excellent outcomes and achieves the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of a 51-bed residential care home for older people living with dementia. Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation and local authority requirements. Maintain high standards of resident care, safety, dignity and wellbeing. Ensure person-centred care plans are developed, reviewed and implemented effectively.

Promote a positive culture focused on quality, continuous improvement and excellent resident outcomes. Lead, manage and support the care home workforce, including recruitment, supervision, performance management and development. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained at all times. Manage staff rotas, attendance, training and professional development.

Oversee safeguarding practices and ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Manage the home's budgets and financial resources effectively. Monitor expenditure and ensure services operate within allocated budgets. Conduct regular audits and quality assurance activities. Develop and implement action plans arising from audits, inspections and service reviews.

Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection control and medication management procedures. Act as the primary point of contact for residents, families, external professionals and regulatory bodies. Build effective relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals and partner agencies. Prepare reports and performance information for senior management and stakeholders.

Support inspections and regulatory visits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date. Lead service improvement initiatives and promote best practice across the home.

Requirements

Essential Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager or equivalent senior leadership role. Experience managing residential services for older people and individuals living with dementia. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, standards and inspection frameworks. Experience managing care home budgets and financial resources.

Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of safeguarding adults procedures. Experience conducting audits, quality assurance reviews and compliance monitoring. Knowledge of care planning, risk assessment and person-centred care. Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.

Ability to manage operational performance and drive service improvements. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Experience working with external regulators, healthcare professionals and local authorities. Desirable Registered Manager Award or equivalent management qualification. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

Experience managing larger residential care services. Knowledge of local authority commissioning and contract arrangements. Experience achieving Good or Outstanding CQC inspection outcomes. Additional Information Location: Longlands Care Home, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY Hours Per Week: 37 Hours Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments