Compass Associates
Care Home Manager | Elderly Care

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Care Home Manager | Elderly Care
Location: Worsley
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Registered Home Manager within an elderly care home
- Evidence of leading previous CQC inspections with successful results
- Motivated and collaborative management style, a personality that will keep striving for excellence
The Role
Compass Associates are proud to be working alongside an established, growing business who operate a portfolio of care homes across the UK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Care Home Manager to take responsibility for a purpose-built residential care home around the Worsley area.
The service has strong foundations but is still a hands-on opportunity. The new manager will be expected to take ownership, set clear standards and ensure care delivery remains a high, sustained quality.
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I’m looking to speak with talented individuals with a background as a Care Home Manager. You’ll come from managing care homes providing residential and dementia care, holding a real passion for delivering quality care to the elderly.
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You’ll be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding and be confident in strengthening compliance across a care home.
As a leader, you’ll be visible and involved. A manager who will support and champion their team, get to know their residents and their loved ones, and be lead by example as a figurehead of the home.
You’ll be keen to network and build open relationships, bringing the community and stakeholders into the fold to ensure standards of care remain strong for each resident.
Interview Process
The interview process will be 3 stages.
Location
The role is commutable from: Worsley, Warrington, Newton-le-Willows, Irlam, Urmston, Stretford, Salford, Manchester, Middleton, Whitefield, Bolton, Wigan, Leigh and St Helens.


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Summary
My client is seeking a visible, compassionate and accountable Care Home Manager who can take ownership of an established elderly care service and lead it through its next stage of improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a manager who enjoys making a tangible difference and has a proven track record of improving quality, developing teams and embedding sustainable change.
If you are an experienced Registered Home Manager who prides yourself on developing people, improving standards and creating a positive culture, this could be an excellent opportunity to make your mark.
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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
Please send a copy of an up to date CV to CButterfield@compassltd.co.uk or call for more information 0161 527 9639.
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