We're seeking an experienced Home Manager for a beautifully designed, purpose built care home due to open Spring 2026 near Otley. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a new team and drive exceptional standards of care, quality, and resident experience.

You'll be joining an established care group with a growing portfolio of successful care homes across England. Its leadership team brings decades of proven expertise across some of the sector's most respected organisations, with a shared focus on stability, quality, and continuous improvement.

As the commissioning home manager you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and operational management of the home. This includes ensuring high-quality, person-centred care; maintaining excellent regulatory compliance; building occupancy; supporting and developing staff; and fostering productive relationships with residents, families, professionals and the wider community.

This role suits an experienced, confident, and motivational leader who thrives in a supportive but ambitious environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of clinical governance and quality frameworks, the ability to inspire teams, and a passion for delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experienced Care Home Manager with a strong track record in residential, nursing or dementia services. Confident people-leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong regulatory knowledge and experience of achieving positive CQC outcomes Commercially aware with an understanding of occupancy management and fee optimisation Committed to delivering high quality, personalised care Empathetic, supportive, organised and able to lead by example

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop the staff team to deliver exceptional standards of care Drive regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement Manage the day-to-day operations of the home with a focus on resident wellbeing Build and maintain strong occupancy levels Foster a positive, inclusive, resident-focused culture Build strong relationships with families, healthcare partners and local stakeholders Maintain strong financial oversight and responsible budget management

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience c£65,000 - £70,000pa

This position offers the chance to lead a well-designed, well-supported service backed by a stable ownership structure and a senior leadership team with extensive sector expertise. The group is known for positive family engagement, strong review scores, and a growing reputation for consistent, quality care across its portfolio