General Manager

Stephen James Consulting continue to work with one of their established charitable elderly care providers in the search for an experienced General Manager for a residential care home based in Berkshire.

This is a senior, single-site leadership role with full accountability for the operational, people, and quality performance of a well‑established residential service. The successful candidate will be a confident, visible leader with a strong track record of delivering high standards, stability, and a positive culture within residential care.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strong, hands‑on leadership for the day‑to‑day management and ongoing development of the home
• Maintaining full accountability for quality, compliance, occupancy, and operational performance
• Ensuring the service consistently meets all CQC regulatory requirements and inspection standards
• Leading, motivating, and developing a stable and high-performing staff team
• Embedding a values‑led, person‑centred culture that promotes dignity, respect, and high-quality outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement across care quality, governance, and service delivery

To be considered for this role, you will need

• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience operating at Home Manager / Registered Manager level within residential care
• A strong and consistent track record of successful CQC outcomes and service stability
• In‑depth knowledge of CQC regulations and residential care governance
• Confident, resilient leadership skills with the ability to manage complexity and lead from the front
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, residents, families, and external stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected charitable organisation offering long‑term stability, strong values, and the autonomy to lead and shape a high-quality residential service.

The role offers a salary of £75,000 – £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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