Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Loyalty Bonus and extra holidays

DBS disclosure paid

NMC PIN renewal paid

Performance-related bonus

Bonuses based on excess profit

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Group in Bedford is seeking a Care Home Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure CQC compliance, and meet occupancy targets. You will lead a team with support from a Deputy Manager, Administrator, and hospitality staff, while collaborating with external Operations and Central teams.

The role requires experience in managing a nursing/residential home, strong CQC knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home.
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a track record toward Outstanding ratings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Marketing and business skills within private care to run a profitable home.
• Enthusiasm and passion for high levels of person-centred care.
• Ability to contribute to growth and development of the care service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting kindness and empathy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including CQC standards and high-quality care.
• Manage the home’s budget and control costs to meet financial targets.
• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

CQC knowledge

Communication skills

Marketing & business

People-centred care

Growth & development

Education

NMC registered nurse (desirable)

Job description

About The Company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect. As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded. Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023). If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy. You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams. These teams will collaborate with you to ensure smooth operations and exceptional care for our residents.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion, and empathy.


• Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.


• Manage the home’s budget, ensuring financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.


• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home.


• A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors.


• A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home.


• Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person-centred care.


• Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.

Education and qualification

• Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

• Sycamore Heights Care Home, Bedford, Bedfordshire


• Pay:: £60,000 per year


• Type: Permanent


• Shift: Days


• Excellent PRP


• Additional bonuses based on excess profit

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.


• Opportunities for career development and progression.


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.


• Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.


• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure


• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid


• Excellent performance related bonus


• Additional bonuses based on excess profit


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement


• Relocation assistance provided

Location

Our latest nursing home in the heart of Bedford will provide an intimate, relaxed abode for care seekers demanding the luxurious features of a five-star boutique hotel. It has been designed by Kingsley's Group Design Director Rob Patkai with resident wellbeing in mind and our top team of interior decorators will ensure a stunning finish to the home's 35 delightfully appointed bedrooms and spacious living areas.

73 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DW

Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.