General Manager

Hartford Care; Downton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an experienced General Manager for a nursing home in Downton, England. The role involves overseeing all operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and proven leadership experience in a care setting, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. This position includes competitive salary ranging from £60k to £65k plus bonus.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Free meals on shift

Annual pay reviews

Life Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements.
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational functions of the home.
• Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Salary

• £60k plus bonus (non-clinical candidates)
• £65k plus bonus (clinical candidates)

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and compassionate General Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a 55-bed nursinghome in Downton, Salisbury(SP5 3PP). You will take full accountability for clinical and non-clinical operations, ensuring exceptional care standards and regulatory compliance while promoting a warm, person‑centred environment for residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational, financial, and care‑related functions of the home
• Ensure full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, company policies, and other regulatory requirements
• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care that supports residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of the staff team
• Ensure accurate care planning, medication administration, and safeguarding practices
• Manage occupancy levels, liaise with external stakeholders, and promote strong community links
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance systems through regular audits, meetings, and reporting
• Be a visible, positive role model, upholding the values and brand standards of the organisation

What We’re Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven leadership experience in a residential care setting
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and person‑centred care principles
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Solid IT skills and confidence managing budgets and resources
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia
• A flexible, hands‑on approach to care home management
• NMC PIN is desirable

Why work for us?

• Occupational sick pay
• Free meals on shift in care homes
• Annual pay reviews
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Recruitment referral fee
• Blue Light discounts
• Free DBS Check
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday and schemes to help you save.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.