Residential Care Home Manager

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Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2JL, GB Until 10/5/2026 First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

About our Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Wickham House Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Wickham House seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Wickham House, every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heartwarming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

We are currently seeking an experienced Home Manager to take on a 27 Residential Care Home in Chelmsford - Wickham House Care Home.

Home Manager Package

  • Salary starting from £45,000 per annum
    • Generous Annual Bonus

    What is the role?

    • Ensuring the service provided to our residents is high quality
    • Building/Maintaining Occupancy
    • Recruit, Train and Retain a professional and experienced staff team
    • Compliance with CQC, business governance and operational policies and procedures
    • Ensuring the service provided to our residents is high quality
    • Manage Home profit and loss working within a set budget
    • Promoting marketing ideas to grow the reputation of the Home

    Experience, Skills and Qualifications

    • You should have a proven track record in successful CQC good rated Care homes management, backed up by a qualification such as level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.
    • You will be compassionate yet assertive, an inspirational lead bringing positive changes and continuous improvement in the quality of care
    • You will be able to provide day to day operational management, employee and team motivational and commercial drive.
    • Experience in executing action plans to increase occupancy
    • You will have clear communication skills, both written and verbal, you will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
    • You will be able to work independently whilst managing and leading large staffing teams to meet CQC requirements / client's personal needs.
    • Diploma level 5 in Health and Social Care.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary
    • Employee of the Month
    • Long term service awards
    • Blue Light Card
    • Professional Development
    • Refer a Friend
    About this role

    Summary

    Manage care home operations, ensure quality standards, lead staff, and grow occupancy.

    Job title

    Residential Care Home Manager

    Experience level

    proven track record in care home management

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    On-site in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, no remote work.

    Salary

    £45k+

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    CQC managementleadership and management level 5communicationteam motivationbudget management

    Preferred skills

    occupancy increasestakeholder relationsperformance improvement

    Specializations

    care managementhealth and social careteam leadershipcomplianceoccupancy
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3, UK

    On-site City