Home Manager

Job summary

Home Manager Management - Mayflower Care Home

Contract: Full-Time

Salary:  Up to £85,000 plus up to 40% Annual Bonus Per Annum Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:40

Mayflower Care Home | Northfleet, Gravesend (DA11 7DX)
Up to £85,000 per annum + up to 40% Annual Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Lead a home where dementia care and compassion come first.

Mayflower Care Home is more than a care service it’s a place where residents feel safe, valued, and understood. Nestled in the heart of Northfleet, this 76-bed home has long been a trusted pillar for local families, providing complex dementia care delivered with warmth, consistency, and expertise. With three beautifully designed floors and a strong, established team, Mayflower enjoys 95% occupancy, a Good CQC rating, and a reputation for stability, quality, and heartfelt care.

We are now seeking a Home Manager to build on this foundation a leader who will nurture the team, protect the home’s culture, and ensure residents continue to thrive. This role is not about dramatic change; it’s about quiet, confident leadership, strengthening what already works while inspiring excellence at every level.

The Opportunity
As Home Manager, you will guide an experienced, capable team through the next chapter of Mayflower’s story. You will lead by example, creating an environment where staff feel valued, families feel reassured, and residents feel safe, understood, and respected.

Your focus will be on delivering exceptional dementia care, blending operational expertise, emotional intelligence, and professional insight. Working alongside a skilled Clinical Deputy, you will ensure the highest quality standards, regulatory compliance, and personalised care remain at the forefront, while maintaining strong occupancy and financial stability.

At Mayflower, every day is about making life meaningful for residents. You will celebrate small victories, champion person-centred care, and foster a culture where staff are motivated, supported, and empowered to give their best to residents living with complex dementia.

About You

You are a Home Manager with experience in complex dementia care, who thrives in a large-scale, busy environment. Calm, consistent, and compassionate, you know how to balance the needs of residents, families, and staff with operational and commercial focus.

You lead with empathy, inclusivity, and clarity, earning trust through genuine care and strong communication. You understand the unique challenges and rewards of dementia care, and you know how to create an environment where residents feel safe, valued, and understood, and where staff feel proud, supported, and motivated.

Whether you are nurse-qualified or non-nurse, your record of running a stable, high-performing, dementia-focused home speaks for itself. You understand the importance of building lasting relationships with residents, families, regulators, and your team.

Your Leadership in Action

In this role, your impact will be felt in every corner of the home. You will guide the team to deliver consistent, personalised dementia care, ensuring that each resident’s day is meaningful and fulfilling. You will support staff to develop their skills, confidence, and professional pride, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empathy.

You will work closely with families, offering reassurance, transparency, and compassion. Your leadership will strengthen Mayflower’s reputation in the local community, positioning the home as a benchmark for complex dementia care. Through your guidance, the home will continue to flourish not just operationally, but emotionally and culturally leaving a lasting legacy for everyone who calls Mayflower home.

What You’ll Bring

• A friendly, supportive, and empathetic approach.
• Confidence and creativity in leading and motivating a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.
• A genuine passion for dementia care and making life meaningful for residents and staff alike.

About Care Concern Group

You will be joining a values-led care home within the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 homes across the UK. We are expanding rapidly, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, and supporting our teams to lead with confidence, skill, and compassion.

Our Values:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values guide every decision, interaction, and service. If they resonate with you, Mayflower is a place where you can belong, make a real difference, and truly lead a home that cares deeply for its residents.

Apply today and help Mayflower Care Home continue to make every day meaningful, safe, and joyful for residents, families, and colleagues alike.