Job Description

Whitgift House is a unique and well-established care home offering high-quality nursing care alongside independent living options. We are seeking an exceptional Care Home Manager to lead our dedicated team and uphold the high standards that underpin the John Whitgift Foundation's long-standing reputation.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be an organised, professional, and engaging leader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You will be comfortable building positive relationships with staff, residents, and relatives, while ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.


Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring the effective maintenance, implementation, and development of internal processes and procedures. Maintaining a robust schedule of supervision, quality checks, and mock audits. Leading, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of skilled professionals. Embedding a culture of continuous personal development and regular performance review. Thinking strategically and independently to sustain full occupancy. Actively contributing to marketing initiatives, including promotional materials and social media content.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with a Care or Clinical background, as well as those who can clearly demonstrate strong, directly transferable leadership and operational management experience. A passion for delivering exceptional care and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Contract Options

Permanent

: Full-time, salaried role

Interim (3-4 months)

: Salary pro-rated for the duration of engagement

If you are an inspirational leader who is excited to contribute to the future of Whitgift House, we would be delighted to meet you.


The closing date for applications is 11 December 2025. The application window may close earlier, however, dependent upon the volume of applications received. As such, a prompt expression of interest is recommended.



Our three Homes: The Whitgift Almshouses, Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House, are happy, thriving and secure communities where staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide the highest standards of care. Within Whitgift Care, we like to call ourselves a family where our core values of respect, dignity and privacy are our priority.


We are proud to be part of the John Whitgift Foundation, a local charity in Croydon, whose mission is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly since its establishment by our Founder, Archbishop John Whitgift, in 1596.


Our passion for care also extends to the wider local community through our Carers' Information Service that provides invaluable information, support and advice to an estimated 30,000 carers in Croydon.


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