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£40k-£55k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
CQC track record
Ask how they've maintained or improved a rating. Look for evidence.
Values-led leadership
They set the home's culture. Screen for genuine care values.
Occupancy and commercials
Probe how they've kept occupancy up without compromising care.
How to run the hire
1. Define the home
Be clear on size, resident needs and whether they hold the registration.
2. Check the essentials
Confirm CQC fit-person, Level 5 where required and relevant experience.
3. Use a values-based interview
Assess how they'd lead care, staff and quality.
4. Include a scenario
A safeguarding or inspection scenario reveals their judgement.
5. Reference thoroughly
Confirm ratings, conduct and safeguarding record.
Fees typically run 15-23% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts, and candidates are fully compliance-checked.
Usually 6-12 weeks, given the compliance checks and notice periods.
A thorough values and reference check reduces the risk of an early departure, so it's worth the time.
A Care Home Manager runs a residential care home - managing care quality, staff, compliance, occupancy and often the CQC registration.
They're accountable for the home's rating, culture and the wellbeing of residents.
Where they're the Registered Manager, they must pass the CQC fit-person assessment, usually hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, and have relevant experience.
We verify these before presenting anyone.
Try: How have you maintained or improved a CQC rating?
Tell me about a safeguarding situation you handled.
How do you balance quality and occupancy? and How do you build a positive culture?
Yes, including CQC Registered Managers for residential homes.
We verify registration, qualifications and experience first.
Tell us about your role and a specialist social care recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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