Experienced Care Home Manager – Permanent | Recruitment by Gilbert Meher
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £40000 - £45000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care? Do you thrive in environments where you can make a real difference? Gilbert Meher, specialists in healthcare recruitment, are partnering with a well-established care provider to find an Experienced Care Home Manager for a thriving home in Lincoln. If you're looking for a dynamic role with significant career growth opportunities, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Why This Role?This is more than just a management position—it's a unique opportunity to take ownership of a well-respected care home and lead it to even greater success. Working within a supportive, award-winning care provider, you’ll have the tools, autonomy, and team to deliver exceptional standards of care while driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team to consistently deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day operations, including compliance with regulatory standards, such as CQC.
- Drive business performance by meeting or exceeding quality, occupancy, and financial targets.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with residents, families, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention, creating a positive, supportive working environment.
- Ensure the home operates efficiently, providing the best care for residents while meeting business goals.
- Promote the home within the local community to attract new residents and build lasting connections.
- Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring resident satisfaction and upholding the home’s excellent reputation.
About You:We are looking for a
motivated, results-driven leader with a proven background in managing care homes or as a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step. You’ll have the skills to balance operational management with compassionate leadership, ensuring the home runs smoothly while creating a welcoming, homely environment for residents.
What We’re Looking For:- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams within a care home setting.
- A solid understanding of regulatory requirements (CQC, safeguarding, health and safety).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in the private fee-paying market and knowledge of local community engagement.
- Excellent time management, organisation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Ability to develop and deliver marketing strategies to increase the home’s visibility and attract residents.
- Experience in driving staff retention, training, and building a positive workplace culture.
Why Join Us?This is your chance to work with an organisation that truly values its staff and provides excellent career development opportunities. As a care home manager, you will have the freedom to shape the future of the home while benefiting from the following perks:
Benefits Include:- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Program – free support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- A supportive, inclusive working environment with ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications, including “learn while you earn” schemes.
- Flexible working options to help balance work and personal life.
- Four-weekly pay periods.
- E-learning incentives and fully paid induction and shadow shifts.
- Generous holiday allowance and paid breaks.
- Rewards and recognition schemes to celebrate your contributions.
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Pension scheme with the option to join the People Pension if not automatically enrolled.
Ready to Lead and Inspire? If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents and lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with
Gilbert Meher to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Take the Next Step in Your Career – Become a Care Home Leader Today!''
