Job Introduction
Home Manager – Exciting Leadership Opportunity
Location: 82 Plumstead Common Rd, London SE18 3RD
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum
Lead a Home. Inspire a Team. Make a Lasting Difference.
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 now looking for an experienced and passionate Home Manager to lead our stunning 62-bed purpose-built nursing and dementia home in Plumstead.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Home Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, to lead a dedicated team and have a real impact on the lives of residents, relatives and colleagues.
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.
Why Join Avante?
When you join Avante Care & Support, you become part of a values-led organisation where people and quality care come first.
Our benefits include:
✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression opportunities
✅ 24/7 access to GP & counselling
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life Assurance
You’ll also benefit from:
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
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a confident and compassionate leader who can inspire others while maintaining the highest standards of care.
You will need:
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
Registered Nurse qualification is desirable, but not essential
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
As Home Manager, you’ll provide strong and visible leadership across the service and take overall responsibility for the successful operation of the home.
You will be:
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
Make Your Mark at Avante
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established service while continuing to develop its people, culture and quality of care.
If you're an experienced care leader who is passionate about creating an outstanding environment for residents and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next chapter of our thriving Plumstead home.
Agency Notice!!
Unsolicited CVs and Agency Introduction Fees
Unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers, internal recruiters, employees or any other Avante representative will not be considered valid introductions, and no fees will be payable.
Should agency support be required, our Talent team will contact preferred recruitment partners directly, with any fees agreed in advance.
Where a candidate is already registered on Avante's recruitment system (Tribepad), has previously applied directly or is already known to Avante, no agency introduction fee will be payable, subject to any existing contractual agreements.