Care Home Manager - Christchurch, Dorset
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | BH25 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57213-20726 |
Summary
Registered Care Home Manager – Residential Care
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
CQC Rating: GOOD
Commutable from: Lymington, New Milton, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Highcliffe
Care Home Manager Job – Christchurch, Dorset
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Care Home Manager to lead a well-established residential care home in Christchurch, Dorset.
This is an excellent opportunity to manage a highly regarded service with a strong local reputation and a recent GOOD CQC rating. The home provides high-quality residential care in a warm, welcoming environment with a stable staff team and supportive senior leadership.
If you are an experienced Care Home Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Manager ready to step up, this role offers stability, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities – Registered Manager
Overall operational management of the residential care home
Maintain and improve CQC compliance and regulatory standards
Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary care team
Ensure delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care
Manage occupancy levels and maintain strong local authority relationships
Oversee budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation
Drive quality improvement initiatives and governance processes
Build strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and the local community
Requirements – Care Home Manager
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Care Home Manager in residential care
Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance standards
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
Proven leadership, people management, and organisational skills
Commercial awareness including occupancy and budget management
Passion for delivering high-quality elderly residential care
About the Home
Residential care service for older adults
Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Excellent local reputation
Stable occupancy and supportive ownership
Positive working culture with established team
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent position
Supportive senior leadership
Opportunity to further develop an already successful service
Easily commutable from Lymington, New Milton, Southampton, Bournemouth, and surrounding Dorset/Hampshire areas
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Registered Care Home Manager looking for your next opportunity in Christchurch, Dorset, we would love to hear from you.