Home Manager (Turnaround) – Residential & Dementia Care
Bright Selection are proud to be partnering with an established regional care provider to recruit a Home Manager for a charming, smaller residential home near Maidstone.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager looking to take on a turnaround challenge—driving improvements in quality, occupancy, and team performance within a well-supported environment.
You will take the lead in stabilising and developing the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for older people, including those living with dementia. With strong regional support behind you, you’ll have the autonomy and resources to implement change, build culture, and improve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Registered Manager with CQC, leading the home through a period of improvement
- Drive a turnaround strategy, focusing on quality, compliance, and occupancy growth
- Provide strong, visible leadership to the care and support teams
- Embed a positive, accountable, and resident-focused culture
- Work towards KPIs linked to care standards, team performance, and commercial success
- Build relationships with families, professionals, and local stakeholders to enhance the home’s reputation
- Lead on recruitment, retention, supervision, and ongoing team development
- Ensure full compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements
About You
- Minimum NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Proven experience supporting older people, particularly those with dementia
- Previous experience as a Home Manager or Deputy ready to step up, ideally with exposure to improving services
- Confident working with CQC and external agencies, with a track record of driving positive outcomes
- Commercial awareness with the ability to increase occupancy and market the service
- Resilient, hands-on leader with a passion for turning services around and building high-performing teams
- A dementia-specific qualification would be advantageous
Remuneration
- Salary of £48,000 + performance-related bonus
- Strong support from an experienced regional team
- The chance to make a real impact and lead a service through positive change
- Opportunity for further career progression within a growing organisation
Please contact Chloe at Bright Selection for a confidential discussion.
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Home Manager in Maidstone employer: Bright Selection Careers
Bright Selection is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and stable work environment for a Registered Manager in a well-established children's residential home. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, this role provides the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. The culture promotes work-life balance with a predominantly Monday to Friday schedule and additional leave for personal wellbeing.
