Head of Care

Head of Care - The Role You''ve Been Building TowardsSome roles come along at exactly the right time.A well-established, 20+bed residential care home for the elderly in the Staffordshire / Cheshire countryside is looking for a Head of Care to join a stable, close-knit management team. The home is full, the team is settled, and the CQC record is strong. What they need now is a confident, floor-based leader to keep standards high and help the service continue to thrive.You''ll work closely with the Manager and Deputy, mentoring senior carers, auditing care quality, coaching on best practice, and making sure every resident receives the attention and dignity they deserve. This is hands-on leadership, not a desk job and not a glorified senior role. You''ll be trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.What makes this differentThis is a home where people stay. The Manager has been here for 8 years, the Deputy 9 years. Staff turnover is low, morale is high, and the culture is built on humour, honesty and teamwork. You won''t be firefighting, you''ll be building.To be considered, you will need:Leadership experience within a residential or nursing home setting - ideally supporting elderly residents, this is essential, not desirableA full UK driving licence and your own transport - the home is in a stunning but rural location and public transport won''t get you hereA minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)Experience using digital care planning systems, ..... full job details .....