Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Kingsley Home Care Services; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care home provider in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a new luxury care home. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality care, manage financial targets, and maintain full occupancy. Applicants should have a strong background in nursing home management and knowledge of CQC standards. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team and contribute to improving the lives of residents.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing a nursing home.
• Proven record of CQC standards and working towards Outstanding.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team.
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements and maintains care standards.
• Manage the home’s budget and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of CQC standards

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

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

We are seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead this prestigious new build. Due to personal circumstances, our appointed manager cannot continue, creating an opportunity for a dedicated leader to take charge.

As Care Home Manager, you will ensure the home delivers high-quality care and support to residents, meets financial targets, and maintains full occupancy. You will be a strong leadership team player, demonstrating leading qualities to support and motivate the staff. CQC registration and knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations are essential.

You’ll have full support from our Operations and Central teams, alongside an in-house Deputy Manager, Administrator, Hospitality, and Housekeeping teams to help maintain smooth operations and excellence in care.

About the Home: Kingsley Healthcare presents Park View, a luxury care home overlooking Prince’s Park in Liverpool. Located on a peaceful, tree-lined road near Sefton Park, it offers a tranquil and welcoming environment.

Park View provides 24-hour nursing, dementia, and residential care for up to 56 residents, delivering exceptional personalised care for both long and short-term stays. Facilities include a family room and bistro area.

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 that 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 that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a well-thought-out 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 of managing a nursing home.
• A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership credentials.
• Commercially astute with an eye for occupancy and growth opportunities.

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.