Job Description

Care Home Manager – Southampton

Small Residential Care Home | Salary £40,000 per annum

Residential Care Home Manager Job in Southampton, Hampshire

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Care Home Manager to lead a small, friendly residential care home in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Care Home Manager or a Deputy Care Home Manager ready to step up into their first registered manager role.

Our home provides high-quality, person-centred residential care, and we are looking for a strong, compassionate leader who is committed to achieving excellent standards and positive CQC outcomes.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 per annum

• Supportive ownership and autonomy

• Opportunity to manage a stable, small residential service

• Ongoing professional development

• Long-term career progression

Key Responsibilities – Care Home Manager (Southampton)

• Full operational management of a small residential care home

• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care legislation

• Act as Registered Care Home Manager (or work towards registration if stepping up)

• Lead, support, and develop the care team

• Maintain high standards of person-centred care

• Oversee care plans, audits, risk assessments, and quality assurance

• Manage recruitment, staffing levels, and rotas

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals

• Prepare for and lead CQC inspections

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – essential

• Experience as a Care Home Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Manager in a residential care setting

• Deputy Managers stepping up into a Care Home Manager role will be fully considered

• Strong understanding of CQC standards and compliance

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing a small residential care home

• Previous Good or Outstanding CQC ratings

• Budget and occupancy management experience

• Knowledge of local care services in Southampton or Hampshire

Location

�� Southampton, Hampshire
Commutable from Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, and surrounding areas.

Apply – Care Home Manager Job Southampton

If you are a Care Home Manager in Southampton or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, and you hold NVQ Level 5, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience in residential care management.

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