Home Manager

Scienceabode; Bradford; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Bradford seeks an experienced Home Manager to lead Cherrybrook Care Home, focusing on complex mental health needs. The role involves full operational responsibility, ensuring quality improvement and occupancy growth while managing a compassionate, high-performing team. Offering a salary up to £85,000 plus a 40% bonus, the position promises professional development and support from senior leadership. Join us and make a significant impact in care services.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Exceptional support from leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Home Manager in a complex care service.
• Proven experience in mental health or dementia services.
• Commercially astute with successful occupancy management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full operations of Cherrybrook Care Home.
• Drive quality improvement and occupancy growth.
• Collaborate with Regional Director and Quality Team.

Skills

Leadership in care services

Budget management

Dementia care knowledge

CQC improvement

Education

RGN, RMN, or RNLD qualification

Level 5 Leadership qualification

Job description

Home Manager

Management – Cherrybrook Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + up to 40% annual bonus Per Annum

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Our stunning120-bedded facility, split between 2 units, specialises in complex mental health – Dementia & challenging behaviours.

Home Manager | Cherrybrook Care Home in Bradford
Up to £85,000 per annum (DOE) + 40% Bonus + Private Medical + Pension

Cherrybrook Care Home is a large, dual-site complex care service in Bradford 126 beds across two adjoining buildings (92 beds over three floors and a smaller 28-bed unit). Designed for adults living with complex mental health needs and dementia, Cherrybrook offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to shape the next phase of its journey.
With one floor currently open and around 15 residents in place, the service is ready for expansion and we’re seeking a strong, hands-on leader who can turn potential into performance.

About the role:
As Home Manager, you’ll have full operational and commercial responsibility for both Cherrybrook sites. Your mission will be to stabilise the service, drive quality improvement, and grow occupancy sustainably while maintaining outstanding care standards.
You’ll work closely with our Regional Director, CRM, and Quality Team to deliver a clear turnaround and growth plan improving compliance, building local reputation, and creating a motivated, high-performing team.
This is a chance to make a lasting impact and lead one of the region’s most ambitious complex care developments.

About you:
Proven experience as a Home Manager (minimum 3 years) in a large, complex, or multi-site care service.

RGN, RMN, or RNLD qualification (preferred) and Level 5 Leadership qualification.

Strong background in complex care, mental health, or dementia services.

Evidence of delivering CQC improvement and strong governance outcomes.

Commercially astute with a track record of increasing occupancy and managing budgets.

A visible, compassionate leader who inspires stability and growth.

Your leadership style is open, collaborative, and rooted in dignity, trust, and continual learning.

What’s in It for You

Up to £85,000 DOE + up to 40% annual bonus.

Private medical insurance, pension, and annual leave.

Exceptional support from an experienced senior leadership team.

The chance to create a home that truly makes a difference.

About Willinbrook Healthcare (Part of Care Concern Group)
Willinbrook Healthcare is the specialist division of Care Concern Group, which operates over 130 care services across the UK.
We invest in people who share our vision and values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness & Inclusivity. We want to make an impact where it matters most.
When you join us, you’re not just managing a home, you’re shaping the future of specialist care.

Ready to Lead Something Exceptional?
If you’re driven by purpose, excited by innovation, and ready to make your mark in care home we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring Hazelbrook Care Home to life

£85000/annum

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