Experienced Care Home Manager – Permanent | Recruitment by Gilbert Meher
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £40000 - £45000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care? Do you thrive in environments where you can make a real difference? Gilbert Meher, specialists in healthcare recruitment, are partnering with a well-established care provider to find an Experienced Care Home Manager for a thriving home in Lincoln. If you're looking for a dynamic role with significant career growth opportunities, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Why This Role?This is more than just a management position—it's a unique opportunity to take ownership of a well-respected care home and lead it to even greater success. Working within a supportive, award-winning care provider, you’ll have the tools, autonomy, and team to deliver exceptional standards of care while driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire a team to consistently deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
Take responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day operations, including compliance with regulatory standards, such as CQC.
Drive business performance by meeting or exceeding quality, occupancy, and financial targets.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with residents, families, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention, creating a positive, supportive working environment.
Ensure the home operates efficiently, providing the best care for residents while meeting business goals.
Promote the home within the local community to attract new residents and build lasting connections.
Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring resident satisfaction and upholding the home’s excellent reputation.About You:We are looking for a motivated, results-driven leader with a proven background in managing care homes or as a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step. You’ll have the skills to balance operational management with compassionate leadership, ensuring the home runs smoothly while creating a welcoming, homely environment for residents.
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams within a care home setting.
A solid understanding of regulatory requirements (CQC, safeguarding, health and safety).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in the private fee-paying market and knowledge of local community engagement.
Excellent time management, organisation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Ability to develop and deliver marketing strategies to increase the home’s visibility and attract residents.
Experience in driving staff retention, training, and building a positive workplace culture.Why Join Us?This is your chance to work with an organisation that truly values its staff and provides excellent career development opportunities. As a care home manager, you will have the freedom to shape the future of the home while benefiting from the following perks:
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary package based on experience.
Health Assured Employee Assistance Program – free support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
A supportive, inclusive working environment with ongoing professional development.
Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications, including “learn while you earn” schemes.
Flexible working options to help balance work and personal life.
Four-weekly pay periods.
E-learning incentives and fully paid induction and shadow shifts.
Generous holiday allowance and paid breaks.
Rewards and recognition schemes to celebrate your contributions.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
Pension scheme with the option to join the People Pension if not automatically enrolled.Ready to Lead and Inspire? If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents and lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Gilbert Meher to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
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