Nursing Home Manager

Care Home Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £55,000

Are you an experienced Care Home Manager looking for your next challenge? We are working with a well-established care provider seeking a passionate and commercially minded Home Manager to lead a successful residential and/or nursing care home.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care while supporting the professional growth and development of its teams.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, operational performance, and occupancy levels are achieved.

You will be supported by a strong regional and central support network, alongside an experienced Deputy Manager, Administration team, and Hospitality and Housekeeping departments.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive culture.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and CQC regulations.

* Maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding and resident wellbeing.

* Manage budgets effectively and drive strong financial performance.

* Develop and implement occupancy and marketing strategies to maximise enquiries and admissions.

* Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, professionals and stakeholders.

* Lead, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellent outcomes.

* Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving high CQC ratings.

Requirements

* Previous experience managing a residential or nursing care home.

* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks.

* Proven ability to lead successful teams and deliver high-quality care.

* Experience managing budgets and achieving commercial targets.

* Demonstrable success in increasing occupancy and promoting care services.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

* Passion for delivering person-centred care and improving residents' quality of life.

Desirable

* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with an active NMC PIN (desirable but not essential)

* Experience within a medium to large care home setting.

* Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.

Benefits

* Competitive salary package.

* Excellent performance-related bonus scheme.

* Additional bonus opportunities linked to business performance.

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Blue Light Card reimbursement.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

* Excellent career progression opportunities.

* DBS paid for by the employer.

* NMC PIN renewal paid (where applicable).

* Loyalty rewards linked to length of service.

* Relocation support available for the right candidate.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Care Home Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity