Most care homes talk about being person-centred. This one lives it every single day, from the moment residents walk through the door. You'll be stepping into a role where your leadership shapes not just how care gets delivered, but how a whole community feels - and where the team around you genuinely wants to grow under your guidance
Picture this: you're leading a team of carers who know their residents inside out. You're not just ticking boxes on a rota; you're orchestrating care that's tailored to each person's real needs. One afternoon you're supporting a resident through their personal care with dignity and warmth. The next, you're coaching a junior staff member through a tricky situation, watching them gain confidence because you took the time to show them how. That's the daily reality here
The home itself is designed around comfort and life, not just compliance. Residents enjoy a general store, a tea room, a salon, a landscaped garden, live music sessions. Your job as a leader is to make sure the care backbone supports all of that flourishing. You'll be responsible for supervision, training, rotas, documentation, liaising with GPs and support managers - the full picture. And because you're embedded in a place that genuinely values development, you'll have real pathways to grow your own skills and career
What makes this different is the culture. The home isn't just looking for someone to manage shifts; it's building a team that shares the same values. Compassion, warmth, person-centred thinking - these aren't slogans on the wall. They shape every decision, every interaction, every rota you plan. You'll be trusted to lead because the leadership above trusts you, and invests in your development
What you will be doing
- Support and assist residents with all aspects of daily living, delivering personal and psychological care with professionalism and warmth
- Train, supervise and develop junior and new staff members across all aspects of their work, building confidence and competence in your team
- Manage the nurse call system, answer the door and telephone, and respond promptly to resident and staff requests
- Arrange and oversee rotas to meet individual care requirements - medications, toileting, bathing, personal support - and complete all documentation and keyworker handovers on time
- Report on residents' wellbeing, liaise with GPs and support managers, and carry out regular welfare checks as needed
- Maintain the highest standards of care and record-keeping, ensuring a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for residents and staff
Why you will love working here
- £15.40 per hour - solid, fair pay for a role with real responsibility and impact
- Professional development and long-term service recognition, so your growth is valued and rewarded
- The Blue Light Card, giving you access to discounts and perks across hundreds of retailers and services
- A leadership role in a home where staff actually want to work, because the culture and environment make it worth coming in each day
- The chance to build something meaningful: a team, a community, and a reputation as a leader who develops people
Is this you?
- Are you an experienced care worker or senior practitioner ready to step into a leadership role where your skills actually shape outcomes
- Do you believe in person-centred care and have the warmth and patience to support residents through their daily lives with dignity
- Can you lead a team by example - coaching, encouraging development, and building trust among the people you work with
- Are you organised and detail-minded, able to manage rotas, documentation and multiple responsibilities without letting anything slip
- Do you share the values of compassion, responsiveness and genuine care, and want to work somewhere those values are lived every day
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.