Care Home Manager in Thetford Area, Norfolk

Introduction

Are you an experienced Care Home Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a residential care home, inspire a dedicated team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? Verovian Recruitment Agency invites you to explore an excellent permanent opportunity for a Care Home Manager in Thetford, Norfolk. We are seeking a compassionate, confident, and motivated leader with a strong understanding of residential care, CQC compliance, and quality assurance. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the care home, promoting person-centred care, and ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and high-quality support.

Job Specifications · Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the residential care home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. · Provide strong leadership and direction to the care team, promoting a positive working environment and a culture of compassion, dignity, and respect. · Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies and procedures. · Monitor and maintain high standards of care through regular audits, quality assurance processes, action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives. · Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management, and accurate record-keeping to ensure residents’ needs are met effectively. · Manage recruitment, induction, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and performance management to support a competent and motivated workforce.

Candidate Requirements · Proven experience as a Care Home Manager within a residential care setting, with a strong understanding of the operational demands of managing a care home. · Relevant leadership and management qualifications, ideally a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent recognised qualification, in line with the requirements of the role. · A strong understanding of CQC regulations, inspection frameworks, safeguarding, health and safety, and quality assurance. · Experience conducting audits, implementing improvement plans, managing risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance. · Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. · The ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain high standards in a demanding care environment.

Why work with Verovian Recruitment Agency? · Access to permanent career opportunities within the health and social care sector. · Support from dedicated recruitment consultants throughout your application and recruitment journey. · A professional and straightforward registration and onboarding process. · Assistance with CV preparation and review to help you present your experience and qualifications effectively. · Guidance throughout the recruitment process, including interview preparation and communication with prospective employers. · Access to suitable opportunities aligned with your experience, qualifications, and career aspirations. · Referral opportunities, subject to applicable terms and conditions. · Ongoing communication and support from your recruitment consultant.

Should you identify as a person with a disability or anticipate needing reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment, interview, onboarding process, or while at work, please notify your Verovian consultant. This will enable us to discuss and coordinate appropriate support throughout your application and employment journey.