Registered Home Manager, Defence Business Services

Registered Home Manager, Defence Business Services

A fixed-term appointment (23 months) as an IPPH – Registered Home Manager at the Ilford Park Polish Home. The role involves leading a team of approx. 100 staff and providing person-centred support to 50 residents. The position is based in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared‑service organisations in Europe, delivering corporate services to over 1.2 million users, including the Ministry of Defence. Our vision is to support UK defence customers with outstanding service. The mission is to proudly support Defence, continuously improving, and delivering flexible, sustainable, value‑for‑money services that underpin the whole force.

This is a fixed‑term appointment. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 100 directly employed and subcontracted staff and ensure high quality care and support within the Health and Social Care Act. You will:

• Lead and inspire staff to meet the required standards under the Health and Social Care Act – the duty of candour, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity legislation etc.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the wider community.
• Ensure health and safety, manage facilities, oversee income and expenditure, and demonstrate value for money.
• Deliver the Services at Ilford Park which is rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission.

• Good character and competently able to meet Regulation 7 of the Health and Social Care Act.
• Fit Person Interview with the Care Quality Commission, enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List checks.
• Responsible for overall health and safety and facilities management contracts.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to manage a large workforce.
• Prioritised person‑centred care and expertise in dementia care.
• Experience working with older people requiring care and support.
• Top‑line skills in recruitment, staff development and budgeting.
• Experience in a Care Quality Commission regulated setting.

• Relevant experience in management, particularly with older people and dementia.
• Experience in a CQC regulated service.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent nursing/social work/occupational therapy qualification, or a degree/master’s in social care).

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

Evidence of Leadership and Managing a Quality Service will be requested in the application.

Salary of £61,630, plus £17,854 contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Flexible working Monday‑Friday (25 days paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years). 8 public holidays plus King’s birthday leave, hybrid working where role permits, reward & recognition, family‑friendly policies (parental, adoption), learning and development, inclusion and diversity culture. Minimum 15 days special leave for volunteer reserve commitments and special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days/year.

28.97% employer contribution to the civil service pension.

Relocation expenses are not offered. The Department is reviewing all pay‑related allowances that may apply.

Applicants who require a skilled worker visa sponsorship will not be considered, as the role is not business critical.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The Disability Confident Scheme applies to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process.

Name:
Clare Thomas
Email:
Recruitment team Email: DBS-Enhanc

Mid‑Senior level, Contract.