Home Manager

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of Bupa for an experienced Home Manager to lead The Lawns Care Home in Chelmsford, UK.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced care home professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care while leading and developing a high-performing team. As the Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home, ensuring outstanding care standards, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and a positive environment for both residents and colleagues. You will play a key role in maintaining Bupa's reputation for excellence and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the care home, ensuring high-quality resident care.
Inspire, support, and develop a multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent performance.
Manage budgets, occupancy, compliance, and operational performance while maintaining CQC standards.
Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and person-centred care.

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or in a senior healthcare management role.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Clinical knowledge with a recognised management qualification such as LMCS, RMA, or equivalent.
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and deliver operational excellence.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with up to a 30% Home Manager bonus.
Excellent pension contribution, private health insurance, and life assurance.
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
Annual leave, wellbeing support, gym discounts, and additional employee benefits.