Care Home Manager

£35,000 - £55,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A care home manager's day involves overseeing staff, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Staff management and training
• Budgeting and financial management
• Compliance with regulations

The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is highly relevant, covering leadership, management, and care standards.

With experience, care home managers can progress to regional or operational management roles.

Entry route

Typically requires a degree and relevant experience, or a Level 5 diploma with significant experience.

How the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 6, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Care Home Manager roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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