Care Home Manager

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	SO15
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-54281-20726

Summary

Care Home Manager – Southampton

Small Residential Care Home | Salary £40,000 per annum

Residential Care Home Manager Job in Southampton, Hampshire

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Care Home Manager to lead a small, friendly residential care home in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Care Home Manager or a Deputy Care Home Manager ready to step up into their first registered manager role.

Our home provides high-quality, person-centred residential care, and we are looking for a strong, compassionate leader who is committed to achieving excellent standards and positive CQC outcomes.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 per annum

  
  

• Supportive ownership and autonomy

  
  

• Opportunity to manage a stable, small residential service

  
  

• Ongoing professional development

  
  

• Long-term career progression

  
  

  Key Responsibilities – Care Home Manager (Southampton)

  • Full operational management of a small residential care home

    
    

  • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care legislation

    
    

  • Act as Registered Care Home Manager (or work towards registration if stepping up)

    
    

  • Lead, support, and develop the care team

    
    

  • Maintain high standards of person-centred care

    
    

  • Oversee care plans, audits, risk assessments, and quality assurance

    
    

  • Manage recruitment, staffing levels, and rotas

    
    

  • Build positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals

    
    

  • Prepare for and lead CQC inspections

    
    

    Essential Requirements

    • NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – essential

      
      

    • Experience as a Care Home Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Manager in a residential care setting

      
      

    • Deputy Managers stepping up into a Care Home Manager role will be fully considered

      
      

    • Strong understanding of CQC standards and compliance

      
      

    • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

      
      

    • Right to work in the UK

      
      

      Desirable Experience

      • Experience managing a small residential care home

        
        

      • Previous Good or Outstanding CQC ratings

        
        

      • Budget and occupancy management experience

        
        

      • Knowledge of local care services in Southampton or Hampshire

        
        

        Location

        Southampton, Hampshire
        Commutable from Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, and surrounding areas.

        Apply – Care Home Manager Job Southampton

        If you are a Care Home Manager in Southampton or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, and you hold NVQ Level 5, we would love to hear from you.

        Apply today with your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience in residential care management.

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