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Home ManagerNHS

Newport, PO30 2EP Permanent £90,000 to £95,000
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) (1.7 miles away) Newport Bus Station (1.2 miles away)

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 i

Main duties of the job

With over 25 years of experience and nearly 240 care homes, Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading care home providers in the UK. The company aims to deliver person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable individuals. As a Home Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering this high-quality care, ensuring standards are upheld. Barchester empowers its home managers, providing them with both autonomy and necessary support and infrastructure. The company has a supportive work culture with an emphasis on quality care. Barchester has been recognized for its excellence with a two-star rating by Best Companies and high rankings in the list of best health and social care firms in the UK. Additionally, the organization is on a growth trajectory, with plans to open 10 new homes each year, promising numerous opportunities for career development and growth for ambitious individuals dedicated to high-quality care.

Job description

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare boasts over 25 years of experience in the care industry, operating nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals across the UK. Renowned for having some of the highest quality ratings amongst large care home providers, Barchester is deeply committed to providing exceptional person-centred care to both the elderly and vulnerable populations. The company recognizes the critical role Home Managers play in maintaining and uplifting their care standards. To that end, they support their managers with a robust framework alongside granting the autonomy necessary to efficiently manage their homes. The organization values transparency, honesty, and supportiveness, with a focus on delivering outstanding care services. Barchester has received a prestigious two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, indicating its commendable work culture and excellence in the health and social care sector.

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