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DEPUTY MANAGER RESIDENTIAL & DEMENTIA CARE LEICESTERSHIRE UP TO 35,000 Being a Deputy Manager in care isn't easy. You're the calm in the chaos, the one your team leans on, your manager relies on, and residents and families trust without question. But the right home makes all the difference. And this one has something most can't offer. The Manager here has just been named Manager of the Year within the group. That tells you everything about the culture, the standards, and the kind of leadership you'd be working alongside. This is a residential and dementia care home set in a village location just outside Leicester, the kind of place that feels genuinely homely rather than institutional, with a real community feel and a team that takes pride in what they do. Spacious en-suite rooms, accessible gardens, a full activities programme, and a minibus that gets residents out and about regularly. The home is rated Good by CQC and the leadership team believe , with good reason, that Outstanding is within reach. You'll be stepping into a role with real substance: supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading and developing the team, and helping push a service that's already performing well toward something even better. Behind you, you'll have the full weight of a well-established, family-run care group, 20+ years in the sector, an experienced Operations Director, Clinical Governance Director, a Quality and Compliance team, and Directors who are genuinely hands-on. What we're looking for: An experienced Deputy Manager or strong Senior/Team Leader ready to step up, with a solid background in residential or dementia care and the leadership maturity to make an immediate impact. Please note: This role is unable to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need the right to work in the UK independently. The package: Up to 35,000 (DOE) 5.6 weeks' annual leave Contributory pension Paid induction and ongoing training Real progression within a stable, growing group Interested? Apply with your CV, it doesn't need to be perfect. Or call us at Recruitment Panda for a confidential conversation first.

DAY CARE CENTRE MANAGER LEICESTER UP TO 30,000 MONDAY-FRIDAY ONLY There's a particular kind of care professional who reads "Monday to Friday, no weekends, no on-call" and thinks: that sounds too good to be true. It isn't. This is a Day Care Centre Manager role with a well-established, family-feel care group that has been looking after people in Leicester for over 20 years. Eleven care homes and growing. A strong Head Office and Quality team. An Operations Director, Clinical Governance Director and hands-on Directors who actually show up. The Day Centre sits alongside one of their residential homes, a genuinely distinctive setup. You'll be managing care for up to 20 individuals during the day: giving families real respite, and giving people living with dementia and mental health conditions somewhere they actually want to be. And this isn't just a pleasant holding facility. The group has been actively investing in this Day Centre, it's becoming a proper community hub, with ambitions to grow into structured therapeutic programming, well-being activities and meaningful community partnerships. The right person won't just manage it. They'll help shape what it becomes. What you'll need: You don't need a Registered Manager background for this one, although it would be useful. This role could suit a few different profiles: A Senior Carer or Team Leader with NVQ Level 3, ready to step up into management A Deputy Manager whose home life needs a schedule that works with you, not against you A Registered Manager who loves the care part but could happily live without the CQC registration and the 3am phone calls Dementia care experience is important. A genuine warmth for the people you support even more so. Please note: This role is unable to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need to have the right to work in the UK independently to be considered. The package: Up to 30,000 plus benefits and that work-life balance that's genuinely hard to find in this sector. Interested? Apply with a CV, even if it needs updating. Or give us a call directly for a confidential conversation before you do anything else.

REGISTERED MANAGER MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL BRISTOL 40,000- 45,000 Mental health residential care at its best is transformative. At its worst, it's underfunded, under-supported, and burning through managers every two years. This is the former. This is a 21-bed residential service for adults with mental health conditions and it has just achieved a clean Good rating across all five CQC key questions. That matters, because the journey to get there is worth knowing about. Earlier assessments identified areas for improvement in safe care and governance. The provider acted. Medicines management was overhauled, governance strengthened, permanent staffing increased, and the team stabilised. When CQC returned in May 2025, the improvements were clear. One resident told inspectors: "The staff are a blessing. They've changed my life." That's not a service in crisis. That's a service that knows how to put things right and has done. Behind everything the service does sits a clinical infrastructure most providers can only dream of: an in-house psychologist, assistant psychologists and a PBS specialist trainer. You won't be making decisions in isolation. HR and finance are handled centrally too, which means your focus stays where it belongs on your team and the people in your care. The home has real character. Gardens, a minibus for getting residents out into the community, a residents' kitchenette, and a pet-friendly environment that reflects the kind of homely, human ethos this organisation is built on. Close to local shops and public transport. What's on offer: 40,000- 45,000 depending on experience 6 weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays Paid two-week induction Ongoing CPD and specialist training Long service and recognition awards Pension, sick pay and shopping discounts What you'll need: At least three years' experience as a Registered Manager A solid background working with adults with mental health conditions and/or complex needs Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or actively working toward it) Confident, values-led leadership with strong CQC knowledge A genuine commitment to least-restrictive, recovery-focused practice Please note: This role is unable to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need the right to work in the UK independently. Interested? Apply with your CV, it doesn't need to be perfect. Or call us at Recruitment Panda for a confidential conversation first.

REGISTERED MANAGER SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL WESTON-SUPER-MARE (COMMUTABLE FROM BRISTOL) 40,000- 45,000 Most Registered Manager roles ask you to lead from behind a mountain of admin, holding everything together with very little holding you up. This one is built differently. This is a small, specialist residential service, seven beds, adults with learning disabilities and autism, some with complex needs, led by a team that genuinely understands the people it supports. The clinical infrastructure here is rare: an in-house psychologist, assistant psychologists, and a PBS specialist trainer. Decisions are made by people who care about outcomes, not a board watching the bottom line. The home itself is a spacious Victorian property in the heart of Weston-super-Mare, five minutes from the seafront, close to all the town's amenities, and genuinely distinctive in how it's set up. As well as communal living areas, the home includes self-contained flats, giving residents as much independence as their needs allow. It's a place where people don't just receive care, they build a life. As Registered Manager, you'll have real authority to shape the service. With HR, finance and therapeutic support all handled in-house, your energy goes where it should: into your team, your residents, and the quality of what you deliver. What's on offer: 40,000- 45,000 depending on experience 6 weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays Paid two-week induction Ongoing CPD and specialist training Long service and recognition awards Pension, sick pay and shopping discounts What you'll need: At least three years' experience as a Registered Manager A strong background working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or working toward it) Confident leadership, sound CQC knowledge, and a genuine commitment to least-restrictive, person-centred practice Please note: This role is unable to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need the right to work in the UK independently. Interested? Apply with your CV, it doesn't need to be perfect. Or call us at Recruitment Panda for a confidential conversation first.

Admissions Manager - Residential Care Group Leicestershire Up to 30,000 + Performance Bonus If you've spent time guiding families through one of the most difficult decisions they'll ever make, you already understand what this role is really about. A well-established, family-run care group in Leicestershire is recruiting an Admissions Manager. It's a new role, ready for the right person to shape it, own it, and build something genuinely meaningful within a business that has real heart. The Role As Admissions Manager, you'll oversee all bed enquiries across a group of well-loved residential care homes, managing the pipeline from first contact to successful admission. Day to day, you'll be: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive enquiry and logging system Building strong relationships with social workers, local authorities, and brokerage teams Acting as a visible, trusted presence in the community and across the homes Collaborating with home managers to ensure smooth, person-centred admissions Producing regular reports on enquiries, conversions, and occupancy Supporting marketing initiatives to promote the group's services This isn't a desk-bound role. You'll be out, about, and in front of people, which is exactly how it should be. Who They're Looking For There are a number of roles in the care sector that would translate directly into this position, whether you're currently working as an Admissions Coordinator, Admissions Officer, Admissions and Discharges Coordinator, Home Admissions Advisor, or in a referrals and community outreach capacity, your experience is highly relevant here. If you've spent time managing enquiry pipelines, nurturing relationships with social workers and local authorities, and guiding families through what is often an emotional and complex decision, this role will feel like a natural next step. You'll also bring: Strong communication and relationship-building skills Solid organisational ability and attention to detail Comfort with CRM systems and data management The confidence to work independently while being a real team player Equally, if you're an experienced Home Manager or Deputy who has a strong track record of filling beds and fancies a fresh challenge without leaving the sector, it's worth a conversation. The Package Up to 30,000 basic salary, plus a performance-related bonus linked to conversions and occupancy. The bonus structure is being finalised, but for the right candidate, this represents a genuine opportunity to meaningfully increase your earnings as the role grows. To Apply Apply with a CV, even if it needs updating or give Recruitment Panda a call.