Nursing Home Manager – Care Home Manager

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum

We are recruiting an experienced Nursing Home Manager / Care Home Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a care home, drive quality improvement and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on care home leader with strong nursing home management experience, proven troubleshooting skills and the ability to improve operational performance, maintain CQC compliance and lead a successful care team.

Nursing qualification and active NMC registration are preferred but not essential. Experienced Care Home Managers and Nursing Home Managers without a nursing background will also be considered, provided they have a strong track record in care home management.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the daily management and performance of the nursing or care home.

• Lead, motivate and develop care staff, senior carers and management teams.

• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant care standards.

• Identify operational problems, troubleshoot issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement in care quality, resident experience and service performance.

• Oversee audits, quality assurance, risk management and regulatory inspection readiness.

• Manage recruitment, retention, staff performance, training and workforce planning.

• Monitor occupancy, budgets, resources and the home's operational performance.

• Build effective relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.

• Promote a positive culture focused on dignity, safety, accountability and person-centred care.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Significant experience in a Nursing Home Manager, Care Home Manager or equivalent senior care management role.

• Strong knowledge of nursing home or residential care home operations.

• Demonstrable troubleshooting, problem-solving and service improvement experience.

• Experience leading teams and managing operational challenges.

• Good understanding of CQC compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and care standards.

• Ability to take ownership, make sound decisions and deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and current NMC registration preferred.

• Non-nurse candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate substantial care home management experience and the ability to lead a compliant, high-quality service.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £55,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to take ownership of a care service and drive improvements.

• A leadership role suited to an experienced, proactive care home manager.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Nursing Home Manager or Care Home Manager with strong operational leadership and troubleshooting skills, we would like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.