Residential Home Manager
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,500 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | WA7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56931-20726 |
Summary
Care Home Manager – Residential Care
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 per annum + bonus
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a residential care home supporting older people, including those living with dementia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and team leadership.
The Role
The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing a residential care home and will be responsible for the overall performance, quality of care, and regulatory compliance of the service.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Working closely with senior leadership, deputy management, and care teams to deliver consistently high care standards
Proactively identifying and resolving operational challenges while maintaining clear communication
Promoting residents’ rights and ensuring all mandatory staff training is completed
Building strong relationships with residents, relatives, and external stakeholders
Managing risk to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and resident safety
Liaising with regulatory bodies and responding promptly to any information requests
Conducting competency assessments and supporting staff development
Maintaining effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders
Ensuring staffing levels meet regulatory and local authority requirements and supporting recruitment activities
Upholding safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Maintaining confidentiality in line with data protection and Caldicott principles
Supporting continuous improvement and sharing best practice
Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safer recruitment, and DBS requirements
Overseeing staff training, supervision, and appraisals
Ensuring all required documentation is maintained and reviewed
Completing pre-admission assessments for prospective residents
Keeping up to date with changes in the care sector
Undertaking any additional duties required to support service delivery
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Residential Care Home Manager
Strong background in elderly and dementia care
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Sound knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance
Ability to manage a busy workload and meet KPIs
Highly motivated with strong organisational and communication skills
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
Home Manager bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Life insurance
Company pension
Free DBS (terms apply)
Free on-site parking
Wagestream – same-day pay access
Employee Assistance Programme including healthcare and mental health support
Free in-house training and fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
Annual salary review
A supportive organisation that genuinely values and invests in its people
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join an award-winning care provider with a strong reputation for quality, values-driven care and a commitment to creating warm, supportive homes for residents and a positive working environment for staff.
How To Apply?
Please send your up to date CV's to c.hanson@purosearch.com or call Callum on 0161 441 1441