Clinical Home Manager. Dalton Court Care Home

Job summary

Clinical Home Manager. Dalton Court Care Home

• £58,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE
• 40 hours a week

Nestled in the charming town of Cockermouth with stunning views of the Lake District fells, Dalton Court is a 60-bed care home offering high-quality Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We’re proud to also provide specialist and complex Nursing care, palliative and end-of-life care, along with flexible respite stays tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most.

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Home Manager to lead a high-performing team and make a lasting impact. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and professional manager to oversee a vibrant, high-quality environment that prioritizes both resident well-being and staff satisfaction.

Your Role as Clinical Registered Manager:

• Provide operational leadership to deliver outstanding care and services to residents.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff.
• Lead recruitment, training, and retention of a motivated and competent team.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other care home regulations.
• Manage budgets and achieve financial KPIs to maintain sustainable operations.
• Develop relationships with local authorities, agencies, and community stakeholders to support occupancy and reputation.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos 
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

Role requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a CQC Registered Home Manager. (NMC registered)
• A relevant management qualification.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and care home legislation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to meet operational and financial targets.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with a passion for delivering exceptional care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Performance-based incentives.
• Career development opportunities with a forward-thinking and expanding care operator.
• A chance to lead a modern, innovative care home with state-of-the-art facilities.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.