Home Manager

Job summary

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure. We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to ope

Main duties of the job

As a Home Manager with Barchester Healthcare, you'll be a fundamental figure in delivering person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. Barchester has earned outstanding quality ratings and strives for excellence in its nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals. Empowerment, autonomy, and support make the role fulfilling as you guide your team in providing top-notch care. The competitive salary package doubles your basic salary with bonuses and quality-based rewards. Required qualities include inspirational leadership, a track record of team motivation, effective care home management, and an understanding of safeguarding and compliance guidelines. A passion for community relations is key, as is experience running successful care homes. Career growth potential is vast within Barchester, a proud holder of top rankings from Best Companies in the UK. Ensuring high standards of care for loved ones is what makes working for Barchester a rewarding and empowering experience.

About us

Barchester Healthcare, with over 25 years of experience, operates nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals throughout the UK. Renowned for some of the highest quality ratings among large care home providers, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care to the elderly and vulnerable. The organization's mission extends beyond maintaining its high standards; Barchester is perpetually striving to enhance its services through innovation and growth, including a promising plan to open 10 new purpose-built homes every year. The organization is also highly rated as a workplace, having received recognition from Best Companies as a leading employer in the Health and Social Care sector. Barchester empowers its staff, particularly Home Managers, by providing a robust support structure while allowing for autonomy in managing individual homes, fostering a supportive, open, and honest work environment where quality of care is at the core of operations.

Details

• Date posted: 22 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1529457887
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Horley, RH6 7DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart.At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure.

We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year.

REWARDS PACKAGEOur Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes:

Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to £10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee

ABOUT YOUTo join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for:

Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community

In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience.Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be.