Care Home Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Beccles
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Care Home Manager – Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Up to £45,000 per year

In a small care home, strong leadership has a very visible impact. You have the opportunity to really know the people being supported, understand the team and shape the everyday culture of the service.

This small, specialist care home supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, providing individualised care focused on independence, choice and quality of life. We’re looking for an experienced Care Home Manager who already understands the complexities of supporting this client group and can provide confident, consistent leadership from day one.

You’ll take overall responsibility for the service, ensuring high standards across care quality, safeguarding, compliance and team performance, while creating an environment where the people supported are genuinely at the centre of decisions about their lives.

What We’re Looking For

Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent – essential

Previous Care Home Manager experience – essential

Strong experience supporting adults with

learning disabilities and complex needs – essential

Good knowledge of

CQC regulations and inspection requirements

Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and positive behaviour support

Experience overseeing person-centred care and support plans

Confidence managing complex needs and ensuring appropriate risk management strategies are in place

Strong leadership skills with experience developing and supporting care teams

Experience with staff supervision, performance management and recruitment

Good understanding of quality assurance, audits and continuous improvement

What You’ll Receive

Salary up to £45,000

Competitive annual leave package

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Training and development

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal

Leading the Home

Take responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the service

Ensure individuals receive safe, personalised and empowering support

Lead, motivate and develop the care team

Maintain strong standards across safeguarding, compliance and quality

Ensure care plans and risk assessments accurately reflect each individual's needs

Promote choice, independence and meaningful involvement in everyday life

Monitor quality through audits, observations and feedback

Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision and team development

Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies

Maintain a safe and positive environment for both residents and colleagues

Lead continuous improvement across the service

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference; WILL260780/AZ

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