General Manager - Care / Nursing Home (Elderly)

General Manager – Care / Nursing Home 📍 Plymouth 💷 £60,000 per annum 🕒 Full-time | Permanent 🏥 Residential / Nursing Care Diamond Search Recruitment is working on behalf of a well‑established care provider to recruit an experienced General Manager for a high‑quality care / nursing home in Plymouth. This is a senior leadership position with full operational, financial and regulatory responsibility, ideal for an accomplished care professional who thrives in a values‑led, performance‑focused environment. The Role The General Manager will be accountable for the overall success of the care home, ensuring outstanding standards of person‑centred care, strong commercial performance and full compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will act as the Registered Manager, provide clear leadership to multidisciplinary teams, and represent the home professionally to families, professionals and the wider community. Key Responsibilities * Overall operational leadership of the care home * Full responsibility for budget management and financial performance * Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and Health & Safety standards * Act as the Registered Person in Charge * Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team * Drive occupancy through proactive marketing and strong local relationships * Lead inspections, audits, quality assurance and risk management activity * Maintain excellent relationships with residents, relatives and external stakeholders * Embed a culture of dignity, compassion and continuous improvement About You * Proven senior management experience in a care home or elderly care setting * Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and UK health & social care legislation * Experience managing budgets, staffing and occupancy levels * Confident, visible leader with excellent communication skills * Calm, organised and resilient under pressure * Marketing and stakeholder engagement experience is highly desirable Qualifications * NVQ Level 4 or above in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable / in progress) * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undertake) What’s on Offer * £60,000 salary * Senior leadership autonomy * Stable and well‑supported care service * Opportunity to make a genuine impact on quality and culture 📩 Apply now via Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion