Orchard Care Homes
Registered Manager

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Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Lead a diverse portfolio of care homes, develop exceptional leaders and make a visible difference to the quality of care for hundreds of residents.
Registered Manager
Location: Penwortham Grange and Lodge, Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum plus performance-based bonus
Why this role matters
Penwortham Grange and Lodge provides residential, dementia, nursing and short-term respite care in a modern, purpose-built setting. The home is rated Good by CQC. We are looking for an experienced Home Manager who can protect what works well, raise ambition and lead a team that delivers safe, personal and consistent care every day.
This is not simply a role that keeps the home running. You will set the tone, be visible to residents, families and colleagues, and take full ownership of quality, people, occupancy and financial performance.
What You Will Be Accountable For
- Create a clear direction for the home and translate it into practical priorities for every team.
- Maintain strong clinical and care governance, with effective oversight of audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and improvement actions.
- Build a positive, accountable culture where colleagues feel supported, standards are understood and poor practice is addressed promptly.
- Recruit, retain and develop a capable team, with safe staffing and reduced reliance on agency colleagues.
- Know residents and families, listen well and respond openly when concerns are raised.
- Manage the home’s budget, staffing and resources responsibly while improving occupancy and strengthening local relationships.
- Work effectively with CQC, commissioners, health professionals and community partners.
- Be present, organised and decisive, particularly when the home faces pressure or change.
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What strong applicants will bring
- Successful experience as a Home Manager within a care home.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
- A strong understanding of CQC requirements and evidence of achieving or sustaining Good or Outstanding outcomes.
- A track record of improving care, culture, occupancy or commercial performance, with clear examples of the results achieved.
- The ability to lead nursing, care and support functions as one team.
- Confident communication, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.


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What You Will Receive
- Salary up to £75,000, plus an annual performance-based bonus scheme.
- Career development from day one, with progression opportunities across our portfolio.
- Company-supported pension scheme and fully funded DBS check.
- Hundreds of colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, technology and more.
- Recognition through Making a Difference and Long Service awards.
- Confidential emotional, practical and financial support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app.
About Orchard Healthcare Group
For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has cared for older people and played an active part in local communities. We are committed to delivering the standard of care we would want for our own families, and to investing in colleagues through development and progression.
We welcome applications from veterans, reservists and military spouses as part of our support for the Armed Forces community.
If you are a credible, compassionate leader who can combine strong care standards with operational grip, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and include clear examples of homes or services you have improved.
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