Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Lowestoft is seeking an experienced Home Manager to oversee operations at Kirkley Manor. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care, and manage budgets effectively. Ideal candidates should have experience in care home management and a good understanding of CQC standards. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a £2,000 welcome bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card scheme

Full DBS disclosure paid

Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a care home.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations.
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the staff team with kindness and compassion.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and care standards.
• Manage the home’s budget and financial targets.

Skills

Care home management

CQC standards knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

About The Company

Kingsley Healthcare is a 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\u2019re 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

Kirkley Manor is a well-appointed and welcoming nursing home located in South Lowestoft, offering nursing and residential care for up to 71 residents, just moments from the town centre and sandy beaches.

The home benefits from a full complement of staff to support the successful candidate, including a Deputy Manager, Hospitality Manager, Nurse, Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, Chefs, Domestic staff, and an Activities Team. In addition, a dedicated Operations Manager provides ongoing support to both the Manager and the wider service. Care is delivered with a truly person-centred approach, celebrating each resident’s strengths, preferences, and life story to promote choice, independence, and overall well-being.

We are now seeking a proven Home Manager to lead Kirkley Manor, driving outstanding care standards, regulatory compliance, strong financial performance, and optimum occupancy.

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. If you're ready to make a positive impact and lead with dedication, we would love to hear from you. 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.

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience of managing a Care home.
• A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards.
• Good communication skills and can maintain excellent working relationships at all levels, internal as well as external professionals, families and visitors.

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.

• Kirkley Manor Nursing Home, Lowestoft, Suffolk
• Pay: £65,000 per year
• Type: Permanent
• Shift: Salaried
• £2000 Welcome bonus
• 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.
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
• £2,000 Welcome bonus
• Excellent performance related bonus
• Additional bonuses based on excess profit
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement
• Relocation assistance provided

Location

An elegant care home situated in a pleasant residential area of south Lowestoft, Kirkley Manor offers nursing, residential and dementia care in a spacious setting. Residents appreciate the homely comfort and proximity to the town centre and sandy beaches.

3 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft NR33 0LQ

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.