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Care Home Manager

ENS Recruitment

Pitsea, BasildonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£38,000 to £40,000

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role runs an 18‑bed care home, overseeing staff, budgets and daily care for residents. It suits someone with manager experience in learning disability or mental health services and good leadership skills.

What you'll need

  • Previous manager experience in a learning disability or mental health setting
  • Understanding of care home regulations and quality standards
  • Ability to lead, motivate and support a care team
  • Good communication with residents, families and staff
  • Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight your manager experience in similar services on your CV
  • Include any care‑home or health‑care qualifications you hold
  • Prepare examples of how you improved team performance
  • Research the family‑run provider to show genuine interest
  • Gather references from previous senior roles

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Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Care Home Manager for an 18 bed residential service in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. Our client is a family run health care provider with currently eight services including six care homes in Essex, a supported living service and a day centre. You will need to have previous experience as a manager in a learning disability/ mental health service. As Care Home Manager you will provide leadership within the team and lead by example and acts as a champion for resident…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

24 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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ENS Recruitment

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