Care Home Manager | Residential & Dementia Care | Elderly Care
2 days ago
Derby
Care Home Manager | Residential & Dementia Care | Elderly Care Derby, Derbyshire Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 pa Benefits: Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package Are you a values-led leader who thrives in a supportive, people-focused environment? Do you want the opportunity to lead a well-established care home where culture, team development, and resident experience are genuinely prioritised? If so, this could be the role for you. We are working in partnership with a well-regarded elderly care provider to recruit a Care Home Manager for a medium-sized residential care home supporting older people, including those living with dementia. The home is performing well in terms of resident and family satisfaction, benefits from a strong private-pay profile, and is currently fully staffed, providing an excellent platform for the incoming manager to focus on leadership, quality, and culture rather than recruitment pressures. Senior operational support is already in place, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing guidance, while still allowing the successful candidate the autonomy to lead the service in line with their values and experience. This is an organisation that places people at the heart of decision-making, empowering managers to lead with integrity, empathy, and accountability. What’s in it for you? • Competitive salary with flexibility for the right individual, • Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits programme, • Strong senior and regional support structure, • Autonomy to shape culture and develop your team, • A stable home with the foundations already in place, • Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact Who are we looking for? We’re seeking an experienced, people-centred Registered Manager with a background in residential and/or dementia care. You will be someone who: • Leads with empathy, consistency, and clear expectations, • Is passionate about building positive, inclusive team cultures, • Has strong operational awareness and an understanding of quality and best practice, • Is confident managing a medium-sized home. Location The home is based in Derbyshire and is commutable from: Derby, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Loughborough, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Castle Donington, Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Belper, Ripley, and Melbourne. Summary We’re recruiting for a values-driven care provider seeking a Care Home Manager to lead a stable, well-regarded residential service. With strong support, genuine autonomy, and a people-first culture, this is an opportunity to take ownership and lead with purpose. Recommendations Compass Associates are working exclusively on this vacancy. If you're not interested but know someone who could be a great fit, we offer £200 in vouchers for each successful referral. Contact To apply or find out more, contact Jon Mondey directly on 02393 874322 or 07784481714. Also, please email an updated CV to .