Care Home Manager – St Austell, Cornwall
Competitive Salary – Negotiable Depending on Experience | Full-Time | Permanent | 8-Bed Mental Health Service | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced Care Home Manager, Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity in Cornwall?
Educare Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Care Home Manager / Registered Manager to take responsibility for an established 8-bed residential mental health service in the St Austell area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager who wants to take genuine ownership of a smaller, person-centred service and make a real difference to the people living there.
The position is available for an ASAP start.
The Role
As the Care Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care and support.
You will lead and develop the staff team, maintain excellent standards of care and work closely with residents, families, professionals and the wider organisation.
This is an opportunity for a manager who enjoys being hands-on, visible and involved in the service and who wants to make a genuine impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall management of the 8-bed residential mental health service
- Leading, supporting and developing the staff team
- Ensuring high standards of person-centred care and support
- Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies
- Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and daily records
- Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
- Managing rotas, staffing levels and the day-to-day running of the service
- Working closely with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Monitoring quality and driving continuous improvement
- Promoting residents' independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
- Preparing for inspections and ensuring the service remains compliant
- Creating a positive, supportive and professional team culture
About You
We are looking for an experienced Care Home Manager, Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready to take their next step.
Ideally, you will have experience within:
- Mental health services
- Residential care
- Supported living
- Learning disabilities
- Complex needs
- Health and social care management
You will be:
- An experienced and confident leader
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care
- Organised and proactive
- Calm under pressure
- A strong communicator
- Able to lead, motivate and develop a team
- Confident working with professionals, families and external agencies
- Committed to safeguarding and person-centred care
- Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a difference
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable, with a company vehicle available for work-related duties.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary – negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, permanent position
- ASAP start
- Established 8-bed mental health service
- Excellent opportunity for professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Company vehicle available for work-related duties
Location
The service is based in the St Austell area of Cornwall, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates living locally or within a reasonable commute.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates in:
St Austell | Par | Fowey | Lostwithiel | Charlestown | Mevagissey | Bodmin | surrounding Cornwall areas
Don't Miss This Opportunity
If you're an experienced Care Home Manager, Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge in St Austell, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established 8-bed mental health service, develop a dedicated team and make a genuine difference to residents' lives.
ASAP start available — don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply today and speak to the Educare Recruitment team.
Care Home Manager employer: Educare Recruitment Careers
At Educare Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and reliability. Our team in Perranporth is dedicated to providing high-quality care, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth, ensuring that our healthcare workers feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we support.
Contact Details:
Educare Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
