Care Home Manager
Exemplar Health Care
No pay info
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care run care homes. They provide nursing care to adults.
Job description from Exemplar Health Care
Registered Care Home Manager
Care home: Greenacre Park, Leicester
Contract type: Full Time, 40 hours per week.
Rate: Competitive salary-dependent on experience
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking and growing provider. Join us as our new Home Manager at Greenacre Park, located in Humberstone, Leicester.
This Registered Manager role offers you the opportunity to shape your own service and team, and really make a difference to people’s lives in a purpose built, state of the art home.
We have innovative digital systems to support you in all aspects of running your home, so you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time with your team and the people you support.
For Registered Managers wishing to develop and grow, our training is second to none. We have a range of in-house leadership and management development programmes to support your career development.
About Exemplar Health Care
Greenacre Park is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
Greenacre Park supports adults living with complex mental health conditions, dementia, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and strokes, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and physical disabilities including spinal injuries.
The home has 28 large bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across two units across two units.
With this small group living, we’ve found we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to people’s needs,.
People get the care they require and are able to stay closer to their loved ones.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
As a Home Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you won’t just manage your home, you’ll be the heartbeat of everything that happens there.
You’ll be given a great deal of autonomy and will lead by example, driving your team and pushing for continuous improvement daily. You’ll provide person-centred and quality driven care to ensure that you make every day better for the people who live and work in your home.
The Home Manager position is both an inward and outward focused position, demanding attention to multiple factors, including but not limited to:
- quality initiatives and improvement
- team leadership and management
- recruitment and colleague development
- referral management and occupancy
- data collection, analysis and interpretation
- financial management
- customer relationships and marketing to ensure business sustainability and success.
Download our job description to read more: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/189524759/
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You must also have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN.
As this is a leadership role, you should have a minimum of three years management experience, ideally in a complex care setting. The role is also ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in their career.
You’re also someone with:
- a thorough understanding of nursing care best practice, sector specific and employer legislation and governance frameworks
- great communication skills, able to build relationships with local commissioners and professionals
- the ability to inspire, lead and manage a team
- excellent time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
- an excellent range of clinical, business, digital and operational skills.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
- excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
- retail and lifestyle reward discounts
- excellent bonus scheme upon meeting KPIs
- excellent pension plan
- Bupa health care cover
- electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- paid NMC membership
- paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Lisandra on 07506991913, or email cruck@exemplarhc.com
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Exemplar Health Care pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
44% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Exemplar Health Care pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
65% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Exemplar Health Care pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Exemplar Health Care pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and April 2025.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Exemplar Health Care get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
95% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Exemplar Health Care pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Exemplar Health Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Exemplar Health Care?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 54% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Exemplar Health Care worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Exemplar Health Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
52% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Exemplar Health Care workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Exemplar Health Care managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
72% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Exemplar Health Care good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Exemplar Health Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Exemplar Health Care get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
53% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Exemplar Health Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Exemplar Health Care recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
81% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Exemplar Health Care?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Exemplar Health Care head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Exemplar Health Care is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Exemplar Health Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
Working with great people. Doing a worthwhile job.
Worst thing
Bad pay. Zero respect from management or head office.
Senior carer at Exemplar Health Care, February 2025
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Reply from Communications and Design Office at Exemplar Health Care, February 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It’s great to hear you’ve enjoyed your role and the people you’ve worked with. We appreciate you sharing your ‘worst things’, and we’d like to take a look into this. Please could you email hr@exemplarhc.com with more information?
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Best thing
You get to make a real difference every day, the service users are lovely and we make life fun, its a great team
Worst thing
long hours
Care assistant at Exemplar Health Care, January 2025
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Reply from Communications and Design Office at Exemplar Health Care, January 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoy supporting the people who live in our homes and that you find your work rewarding. Thank you for being such a valued part of Exemplar Health Care!
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