Care Home Manager

Salary/Rate:To £75,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:High Wycombe
County:Buckinghamshire, UK
Specialisms:Registered Managers, Clinical Management
Job ref:32900
Post Date:19.09.25
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mike Tait
Mike Tait
Founder | Director | Social Care Management Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

Care Home Manager – Residential Care – £75,000 – High Wycombe

Job title: Care Home Manager – Residential Care
Location: High Wycombe, HP11
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Company: Pivotal People (on behalf of a leading care provider)

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to lead a large residential care service in High Wycombe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established care provider known for delivering high-quality care and investing in the success of its managers.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the running of the service – ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care while maintaining financial performance and compliance. Your leadership will set the tone for the home, creating a positive culture and empowering your team to thrive.

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care in line with residents’ needs and care plans.
  • Leading, supporting, and developing the staff team.
  • Managing budgets, resources, and occupancy to ensure long-term sustainability.
  • Ensuring compliance with CQC standards, Health & Safety, and all relevant regulations.
  • Building positive relationships with families, staff, regulators, and the local community.
  • Promoting the home effectively through engagement and local outreach.

About You

We’re seeking a leader who can combine care expertise with strong commercial awareness. You’ll bring:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent / working towards).
  • Proven track record in care home management (residential or nursing).
  • Strong leadership skills with experience improving standards and team performance.
  • Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy, and business performance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What’s on Offer

💷 Salary of £75,000 per annum
🌴 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
💼 Pension scheme & life assurance
🤝 Company sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme
💊 Health cash back plan
🎁 Staff rewards and discount schemes
📚 Ongoing training and career development opportunities
💡 A supportive, values-led working environment

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced care home leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to make your mark as a Care Home Manager? With a £75,000 salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to lead a well-established residential service near High Wycombe, this is a role where you can truly shape the future of care. If you’re passionate about leadership and delivering outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

On behalf of our client, Pivotal People, we would like to remind applicants that any offer of employment is pending satisfactory DBS clearance and references. 

👉 Apply today and take the next step in your management career.

 

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