Registered Care Home Manager
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | IG7 5DP |
| Company: | Excelcare Holdings |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94447167-ccd6-4476-bee1-c4c29c946656 |
Summary
Registered Care Home Manager – Sherrell House, Chigwell, Essex. 90k
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Home Manager seeking a new opportunity to join our team at Sherrell House Nursing and Care Home in Chigwell, Essex. You would be reporting directly to the Regional Operations Director and be supported by two Clinical Managers and the wider team.
Sherrell House is a modern, purpose-built 92 bedded home, designed to deliver care in a family-run environment which supports residents to lead a high quality of life, offering long-term and respite residential, nursing, high dependency dementia needs and end of life care. Currently rated ‘GOOD’ by CQC and 10/10 on Carehome.co.uk.
- Hours: 8am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)
- Salary: 90k
About the role of Registered Home Manager:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure high-quality care delivery, compliance with regulatory requirements, and a positive, person-centred culture
- You will provide direction, leadership, training and support to the staff team, ensuring that the care provided meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, while maintaining high standards of safety, dignity, and respect
- To fully comply and be accountable for meeting the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
- Work to and continue to embed all company policies and procedures along with regulatory and legislative procedures
- Be responsible for the sales & marketing of the home ensuring maximum occupancy and work within budgets to ensure profitability
About you:
- Experience within a nursing/care home setting for older people
- Previous experience as a Care Home Manager leading and developing strong teams
- Registered Nurse – RGN with active PIN is preferable, however we will consider relevant experience coupled with a Level 5/equivalent qualification.
- Sound knowledge of current CQC Regulations, including the Single Assessment Framework and legislation.
- Good knowledge of care for people with high dependency dementia.
- Passion and drive to continually deliver ‘outstanding care’.
- Excellent organisations and planning skills.
- An effective communicator able to deal with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- On-site parking
- DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
- Annual Salary Review
- Refer a person scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
- Comprehensive Induction Program
- Staff Appreciation Days
- Long service awards
*Terms and Conditions apply
To find out more about Sherrell House Care Home please see here:
https://www.excelcareholdings.com/care-homes/our-care-homes/essex/sherrell-house-care-home
If you are interested in the role and this sounds like your next move for 2026 please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.