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Home Manager Required – Care UK, Sleaford Manor Care Home
Location, Contract & Salary
- Care Home based (on-site), Sleaford
- Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Salary: Up to £70,000 plus performance bonus
About Care UK & the Role
Are you a passionate leader with expertise in service development? Can you inspire teams and drive excellence in elderly care? Care UK, an award-winning private care provider, operates over 250 care homes across the UK, and we’re looking for an impassioned Home Manager to join our Sleaford Manor team.
At Care UK, our core values—Caring, Passionate, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. We thrive because of our people, and we’re seeking a talented manager to elevate our standards and shape the future of care.
The Role
As Home Manager at Sleaford Manor, you’ll be responsible for:
- The day-to-day leadership of all staff and operations
- Ensuring the home delivers care that meets industry-leading standards
- Maximising resident satisfaction, family engagement, and community trust
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & People Management
- Oversee ** recruitment, training, and performance** of all care staff
- Foster a supportive, inclusive culture where teamwork drives excellence
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Care Excellence & Compliance
- Promote a high-standard, resident-centred environment
- Adhere to latest best practices, legislative requirements (including Care Standards Act, Health & Safety Legislation)
- Oversee quality assurance to maintain consistent, compassionate care
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Financial & Operational Leadership
- Manage the financial performance of the home (budgets, profitability, resource allocation)
- Ensure cost-efficient delivery without compromising care quality
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Community & External Relations
- Build strong partnerships with relatives, purchasers, and external agencies
- Strengthen local reputation through transparent, caring communication
- Drive innovation to enhance resident well-being and care experiences
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- 2–3+ years’ proven experience as a Home Manager in residential care
- Specialist knowledge in elders’ care, dementia support, and palliative care
- Strong financial management skills (budget control, accounts oversight)
- Regulatory understanding of Care Standards, Health & Safety, and social care governance
- Commercial acumen – ability to improve service delivery through innovation and adaptability
- Exceptional communication & stakeholder engagement skills
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Desirable:
- Experience in leading teams through change (e.g., new policies, technology adoption)
- Familiarity with Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections
- A passion for promoting independence and dignity in elderly care
Why Join Care UK?
✅ Impactful work – Help transform lives through world-class care ✅ Proven results – Part of a fast-growing, award-winning organisation ✅ Supportive opportunities – Work with a talented, values-driven team ✅ Rewarding benefits – Competitive base salary (£48,000–£70,000 plus bonus) ✅ Respect & recognition – Research-backed leadership upskilling to develop your career
Our Commitment
We’re committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone’s potential can grow. If you’re passionate about care, proud of your ability to lead, and ready to help us redefine residential care standards, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to take the next step in a meaningful career where every day makes a difference.
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