Care Home Manager - Wigan Location: Wigan Salary: £60,000 per annum + £10,000 Manager’s Bonus Home Size: Medium-sized residential/nursing home Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Manager to take full responsibility for the care, safety, and wellbeing of our residents while providing strong, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Carers, and support staff. You will ensure residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met while promoting independence, dignity, and choice at all times. The role requires confident professional judgement, strong clinical oversight, and the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will be accountable for the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, financial, and organisational requirements. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management

Provide overall leadership for all departments within the home, including care, nursing, administration, catering, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and people management functions. Lead, motivate, coach, and mentor Nurses, Carers, and Heads of Department to achieve high standards of care and performance. Act as a role model and mentor, fostering positive team relationships and a strong, collaborative working culture. Induct new starters and ensure all staff receive appropriate training, supervision, and annual appraisals. Develop staff to their full potential, supporting succession planning and talent development. Care Quality & Resident Experience

Ensure residents are at the heart of care delivery and that their wishes, preferences, dignity, and independence are always respected. Oversee and undertake care planning activities, ensuring care plans meet residents’ changing physical, psychological, and social needs. Ensure care plans are developed collaboratively with residents, families, friends (where appropriate), and the multidisciplinary team. Update, monitor, and review care plans regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance. Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure continuity and quality of care. Clinical & Medication Management

Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and coaching to nursing and care teams. Ensure all aspects of medicines management are carried out in line with legal, professional, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records and demonstrate strong attention to detail to identify and manage risks effectively. Use sound professional judgement to make critical decisions when required. Safeguarding & Compliance

Promote and safeguard the welfare of all individuals supported within the service. Ensure care is delivered in line with current best practice, policies, procedures, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations. Maintain the operation of the home to the standards agreed with the Registered Provider and regulatory bodies. Operational & Financial Management

Maintain the day-to-day operations of the home within agreed financial budgets and parameters set by the Provider. Lead on marketing the service and selling its services at agreed prices, supporting occupancy and sustainability. Ensure multidisciplinary team working is fully embedded across the service. Benefits

Salary: £60,000 per annum Manager’s Bonus: £10,000 per annum Employer contributory pension (3%) Employee Assistance Programme Company events (e.g. Care Awards) Buddy system (£200) Employee of the Month (£100) Employee competitions with Love2Shop vouchers Free on-site parking For more information, please call Rory on (phone number removed) or reach out via email – (url removed)