Job Introduction
Clinical Home Manager (Full-Time)
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits
Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge
At Avante Care & Support, we’re more than a care provider — we’re a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a genuine difference. Supporting over 1,000 older people, we deliver high-quality nursing and dementia care with compassion, dignity and respect.
We’re looking for a confident and driven Clinical Home Manager to lead Barnes Lodge, our 101-bed home in Tonbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large, well-established service and make a real impact.
You’ll be responsible for delivering outstanding, person-centred care, leading a committed team, and ensuring the home runs smoothly, safely and in line with CQC standards. Just as importantly, you’ll foster a positive, accountable culture where both residents and colleagues feel valued and supported.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience managing a large care home
- Active NMC PIN with strong elderly and nursing care expertise
- Solid understanding of CQC requirements
- A confident, motivating leadership style
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for high-quality care
Why join us?
- Competitive salary, based on your experience
- Full-time role (37 hours per week, with flexibility as needed)
- Strong benefits package, including:
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Performance-related bonus
- Wellbeing support (GP, physio, counselling for children up to 21)
- Paid NMC fees
- Staff discounts
- Recognition through our Sparkle Awards
- Ongoing leadership development
About Avante
We’re proud to invest in our people as much as our residents. Join a team that values quality, supports growth, and puts people first.
Ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference? Apply now.