Stephen James Consulting is delighted to be partnering with one of their elderly care clients in the search for a Residential Home Manager for a new commission home based in Leicester. This medium-sized, state-of-the-art home is scheduled to open in November 2025 and will provide specialist residential care for individuals aged 65 and above.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and direction to, and monitoring the performance of, the care home team

• Managing a large staff team to drive continuously improving outcomes for residents, through a ‘risk aware’ rather than ‘risk averse’ approach

• Developing and executing a comprehensive business development strategy to drive growth and revenue

• Ensuring that notifications to all relevant regulatory bodies are submitted promptly (CQC, Health and Safety Executive, Commissioners, Local Authority safeguarding, etc.)

• Identifying and cultivating relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and referral sources

• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure the highest quality of care and support

• Developing and managing a sales pipeline to ensure consistent growth and achievement of revenue targets

• Analysing market trends to identify opportunities for new services or partnerships

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• At least 3 years' management experience within a residential or dementia care setting

• A proven track record of service improvement with strong commercial acumen

• Exceptional leadership across multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

This is an exciting time to join, as this well-established care provider enters a new phase of growth. The role of Residential Home Manager is offering £65,000 – £70,000 per annum, with excellent benefits and an achievable bonus, depending on experience.

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