Home Manager

Position: Home Manager (Permanent)
Location: Arun

Home Manager – Specialist Mental Health Care Home

Littlehampton, West Sussex
£70,000 – £80,000 per annum + Benefits Package

We are recruiting an exceptional Home Manager for a well-established, specialist mental health care home in Littlehampton. This medium-sized service delivers high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and well-resourced environment, with a strong focus on resident wellbeing, dignity and recovery.

The home is rated Good by the CQC, reflecting strong leadership, safe care practices and a positive culture for both residents and staff. The service has built an excellent local reputation and is now focused on maintaining quality, stability and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role for a Home Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding mental health care alongside strong operational performance. You will be responsible for leading a safe, caring and well-led service where residents feel genuinely supported and empowered.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering consistently high standards of care, quality and resident wellbeing

* Leading, developing and retaining a compassionate, skilled multidisciplinary team

* Building trusted relationships with residents, families and external professionals

* Managing occupancy and referrals while maintaining excellent care standards

* Ensuring full regulatory compliance and maintaining the home’s Good CQC rating

* Creating a positive, values-led culture that supports staff engagement and retention

About You

* An experienced Home Manager with a strong background in quality, compliance and mental health services

* A proven leader who balances operational performance with compassionate, recovery-focused care

* Confident, visible leadership style with a genuine passion for supporting people with complex needs

* Nurse qualified with an active NMC PIN desirable, though experienced non-nurse managers will be considered

Apply now if you are ready to lead a high-quality, specialist mental health service where residents, families and staff truly come first