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Registered care home manager

Job details
Posting date: 28 January 2026
Salary: £58,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: plus bonus and benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Grace james Recruitment ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: s5

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Summary

Care Home Manager – Elderly dementia and residential
Maidstone ME17, Kent | Salary up to £60k plus bonus and benefits
Full-Time | Permanent
Small /medium sized
CQC Good rated Care home


I am seeking a Care Home Manager for this lovely, highly regarded care home that is part of a growing and successful independent care group specialising in the care of the elderly .

You’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and operational success of this home. With strong backing from a well-resourced senior team, you’ll enjoy the autonomy to develop a positive culture, deliver the highest standards of care, and build a motivated, stable workforce.

This is an exciting time in the homes development with plans for a small extension increasing bed numbers, due to the homes success

Your key responsibilities will include:
Providing inspirational leadership to staff, ensuring resident well being is at the heart of everything.
Driving occupancy while maintaining excellent standards of compliance and safety.
Embedding a strong, positive culture of care, dignity, and respect.
Building trusted relationships with residents, families, regulators, and the wider community.
Overseeing budgets, staffing, audits, and quality assurance.
You will need:
Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a residential and dementia care setting.
In-depth knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
A track record of improving quality and driving occupancy.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Why Join?
Competitive package – Salary up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits
The chance to lead a home with exciting development plans
Backing from a highly regarded care group with strong resources
Autonomy to shape your own team and develop the already 'Good' rated service to even better things!

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