Nursing Home Manager (Registered Manager)

Job Description:

Nursing Home Manager (Registered Manager)

Location: Arnold

Essential Requirements – Please Read Before Applying

This role is only suitable for candidates who meet all of the following criteria:

• 2–3+ years’ experience as a Home Manager within a UK care or nursing home

• Proven responsibility for quality, compliance and operational performance

• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and governance requirements

• NVQ Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)

• Currently living and working in the UK with full right to work

• NMC PIN desirable but not essential (non-PIN applicants must have nursing home management experience)

Applications that do not meet all essential criteria will not be progressed.

Pay & Contract

• Salary up to £65,000 per year depending on experience

• Permanent full-time contract (40 hours, days)

Position Overview

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Nursing Home Manager responsible for overall service quality, regulatory compliance and operational performance.

You will lead a well-established nursing and residential care home, ensuring high standards of care, strong team culture and sustainable operational performance.

Care Categories include:

Elderly Care, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health, ABI, Palliative & End of Life Care, Residential & Nursing Care.

About the Service

You will join a well-respected care provider committed to long-term investment, leadership stability and continuous improvement, supported by experienced central teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for care quality, compliance and home performance

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams delivering person-centred care

• Maintain strong occupancy levels and resident satisfaction

• Manage budgets and financial performance (including P&L responsibility)

• Oversee recruitment, training and workforce planning

• Ensure CQC compliance and inspection readiness while driving service improvement

• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Home Manager experience within a UK care or nursing home

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and governance frameworks

• Experience managing audits, staffing and service improvement programmes

• Ability to maintain stability and high standards during change

This role is not suitable for Deputy Managers or nurses moving into management for the first time.

Benefits & Rewards

• Stakeholder pension scheme and group life assurance

• Paid DBS / PVG and NMC PIN renewal (where applicable)

• Private healthcare options

• Wagestream flexible pay access

• Colleague discounts and recognition programmes

• Award-winning learning and development opportunities

• Wellbeing and employee assistance support

• Free uniform and on-site parking

• Clear long-term progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is not an entry-level management role. The provider is seeking an experienced leader who can deliver excellent care standards while guiding teams through ongoing development and improvement.

Apply

If you are an experienced Nursing Home Manager seeking a long-term leadership opportunity, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Sean Mary will support you throughout the recruitment process from application through interview and onboarding.

All applications are treated in strict confidence.