Registered Home Manager - New Service

A rare chance to design, build, and shape a brand-new service from scratch.

Main duties of the job

As Home Manager, you will help recruit, lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Youll ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day, maintaining compliance with CQC standards and promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and positive mental health recovery.

You will be responsible for all aspects of service delivery, compliance, staffing, and financial management working autonomously to make effective decisions that support both residents and staff. Youll also liaise closely with senior management and will be required to travel to our Head Office in Hatfield once a month (and as needed), so a full driving licence is essential.

About us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strong, visible, and supportive leadership to your team.
• Overseeing care planning, risk management, and resident progression.
• Managing budgets effectively to ensure financial sustainability.
• Identifying resourcing needs and leading on the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of staff to ensure service delivery is optimised and relevant standards are met.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals.
• Driving continuous improvement and service development.

Person Specification Experience

• Proven experience managing a residential care home or similar setting within mental health.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and best practice in mental health care.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and staff development.
• Ability to work autonomously, using initiative to manage priorities and make sound decisions.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Head Office (Hatfield) as required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, resilient, and solution-focused approach.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 5 or equivalent in Health & Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.