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Care Home Manager

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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Salary

£60,000

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 December 2026

29 days left

Job description

Role: Care Home Manager

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Care Home Manager to lead a well-established 31-bed Dementia and Mental Health service in Thetford. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive provider and take ownership of a home with a Good CQC rating, driving quality, compliance, and outstanding care outcomes.

Whether you are an experienced Home Manager or a Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career, this role offers the support, autonomy, and resources needed to succeed.

What will you be doing?

  • Providing overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home.
  • Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with Dementia and Mental Health needs.
  • Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated staff team.
  • Managing budgets, occupancy levels, and operational performance.
  • Building positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and external stakeholders.
  • Driving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent standards across the service.
  • Creating a positive culture that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

  • Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential care setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
  • Experience supporting individuals with Dementia and/or Mental Health needs.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care and improving resident outcomes.
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards.

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE.
  • Dedicated and experienced care team.
  • Proactive compliance and quality assurance support.
  • Supportive and engaged provider.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Career progression and development pathways.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a well-established service.
  • Autonomy to shape and grow the home while building on its strong foundations.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to apply, please get in touch today.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

23 October 2026

Last checked

5 November 2026

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About the employer

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ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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