Home Manager - Chaucer House

Job Introduction

Home Manager – Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Location: 82 St Martin's Hill, Littlebourne Rd, Canterbury CT1 1PS

At Avante Care & Support, we're more than a care provider—we're a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting older people to live well. We proudly provide high-quality nursing, dementia and residential care, supporting over 1,000 people across our homes and community services.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Home Manager to lead our stunning 60 -bed purpose-built nursing and dementia home in Canterbury .

As the Home Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering outstanding, person-centred care while ensuring the home achieves excellence in quality, compliance, occupancy and team engagement.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Home Manager or experienced Deputy Manager ready for the next step
• Strong clinical leadership with experience in nursing and dementia care
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards
• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• Passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, occupancy and performance

What you'll be doing

• Providing visible, compassionate leadership across the home
• Leading and supporting a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care
• Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Creating a positive culture where residents, relatives and colleagues feel valued
• Managing the home's financial performance, occupancy and overall operations
• Working closely with senior leaders to continue developing this growing service

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to lead a beautiful, modern nursing and dementia home
• Support from an experienced and approachable senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a lasting difference within a values-led, not-for-profit organisation

Apply today and help shape the next chapter of our thriving Canterbury H ome. Apply