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Care Home Manager - Woodlands
- Application closing date: 17 Nov 2025 00:00
Job Description
Join us and make a meaningful impact—our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We have a brilliant opportunity for you to make a real difference! Bring your compassion, experience and enthusiasm to lead a quality service and dedicated team at our not-for-profit home in Crowborough.
This is a unique opportunity to join Sussex Housing and Care, a small and listening organisation with a strong reputation for care within the community.
What you’ll do
- Lead and develop a dedicated team
- Ensure high-quality, person-centred care that meets regulatory standards
- Manage recruitment, training, performance, and development of staff
- Oversee budgets, rotas, medication, admissions, and inspections
- Foster a homely, safe, and inclusive environment for residents
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and the local community
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager of a CQC registered care home for older people
- NVQ Level 4/5 in Management for Care Services (or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a commitment for continuous self-development
- Experience in care planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance
- A collaborative, customer-focused approach with a commitment to dignity and respect
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Pay: £44,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience) Annually
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Be part of our 80-year-old values-led organisation with a 95% staff satisfaction rating
- Lead a home ready for continuous positive change
- Access to ongoing training and development
- Ongoing support – together we are one team
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people
- Beautiful woodland setting
- Contributory pension scheme
- Excellent staff wellbeing and mental health support programme
- Free on-site car parking
- Access to a range of staff benefits and discounts
