Care Home Manager (Clinical)

Aurem Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65,000 per annum

40 hours per week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

DBS (free)

Job summary

The Oaks Care Home in Colchester is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a residential and nursing home, delivering compassionate, person-centred care while ensuring governance and regulatory standards are met. You will drive clinical and non-clinical teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for residents and families.

Reporting to the Operations Team, you will oversee budgets, staff development and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on continuous service improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing a residential and nursing care home.
• Valid NMC Pin or nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of elderly care, dementia care and clinical governance.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and regulatory compliance (CQC).

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop high-performing clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Ensure safe, effective, person-centred care that meets regulatory standards.
• Maintain full CQC compliance and governance frameworks.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, retention and development.
• Manage budgets and resources while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Collaborate with regulators, commissioners and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Clinical governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

NMC Pin

Job description

Care Home Manager (Clinical)

The Oaks Care Home 15 Oaks Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PR

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced Care Home Manager looking for your next opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people?

Or are you an experienced and proven Deputy Manager from a large nursing home who is ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a Home Manager position?

At Aurem Care, we're looking for an inspirational and clinically experienced Care Home Manager to lead one of our residential and nursing homes. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who is committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care, achieving outstanding quality standards, and creating a positive environment for residents, relatives and colleagues alike.

If you're driven by excellence, thrive in a leadership role, and want to work for an award-winning care provider, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational, clinical and commercial performance of the home. You will lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of care, governance and compliance are consistently achieved while creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents can truly feel at home.

Working closely with the Operations Team, Clinical Leads, Deputy Manager and wider multidisciplinary team, you will drive continuous improvement, support staff development and ensure the home delivers outstanding outcomes for every resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop high-performing clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care that exceeds regulatory standards.
• Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations, company policies and clinical governance frameworks.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and accountability.
• Monitor quality, care standards and clinical performance through regular audits and reviews.
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching and competency assessments where appropriate.
• Build strong relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Ensure effective safeguarding practices and robust risk management processes are in place.
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, retention and workforce development.
• Oversee staff appraisals, supervision, mandatory training and professional development.
• Ensure all admissions are appropriately assessed and support smooth resident transitions.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively whilst maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory bodies, commissioners and local healthcare professionals.
• Champion innovation, best practice and continuous service improvement across the home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all employment legislation and regulatory requirements.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care.

You’ll Have

• A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a residential and nursing care home
• Or a experienced and proven Deputy Manager from a large nursing home who is ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a Home Manager position.
• Must have a a valid NMC Pin or Nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of elderly care, dementia care and clinical governance.
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding resident experiences.
• The ability to achieve KPIs while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

What We Offer

At Aurem Care, we believe in recognising and rewarding the people who make a difference every day.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent contract (40 hours per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Annual salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Free DBS (terms and conditions apply)
• Free on-site parking
• Wagestream – access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Programme providing healthcare and wellbeing support
• Free access to our e-learning platform, Hippo
• Fully funded apprenticeship and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression across our growing organisation

Why Join Aurem Care?

At Aurem Care, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud recipients of Top 20 Care Home Group Award by carehome.co.uk, recognising our commitment to delivering exceptional care across the UK.

Our homes are more than just places to live—they are communities where residents are treated with dignity, compassion and respect, and where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team, make a lasting impact and build your career with an award-winning organisation, we'd love to hear from you.