General Manager | Large Nursing & Dementia Home

Compass Associates; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 40%

Benefits package

Job summary

Compass Associates are exclusive partners to appoint a Home Manager for a large, established 75-bed care home in Bexleyheath, delivering nursing, residential and dementia care. You will lead the service, uphold governance, drive occupancy and commercial performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement to meet high standards.

The role requires a credible leader with a strong track record in care home management, capable of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on day-to-day

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Home Manager or equivalent senior operational leader.
• Experience leading large care services (nursing, residential or dementia).
• Strong knowledge of CQC, governance and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the service.
• Lead, develop and motivate the management team and workforce.
• Drive high standards of person-centred care and resident experience.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and quality assurance.
• Maintain strong CQC and regulatory standards.
• Lead recruitment, retention and workforce development.
• Manage budgets and resource use effectively.
• Develop relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Bexleyheath, Greater London

£85,000 - £95,000 per annum + Up to 40% Annual Bonus + Attractive Benefits

Compass Associates are exclusively supporting the appointment of a Home Manager for a large, established 75-bed care home in Bexleyheath, providing nursing, residential and dementia care.

The home supports residents with a range of care needs across a sizeable three‑floor service and requires an experienced leader who can provide strong, visible and consistent management.

The successful Home Manager will take overall responsibility for the quality, operational performance, culture and commercial performance of the home, working closely with the management team and wider workforce to strengthen standards and drive continued improvement.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to take ownership of an established service, develop the team and make a meaningful impact across the home while being supported by an established national care provider.

The Role

As Home Manager, you will be responsible for leading the home across all areas of its operation, including:

• Providing strong, visible leadership across the service.
• Leading, developing and motivating the management team and wider workforce.
• Driving high standards of person‑centred care and resident experience.
• Ensuring robust governance, compliance and quality assurance.
• Maintaining strong CQC and regulatory standards.
• Leading recruitment, retention and workforce development.
• Managing performance and creating a culture of accountability.
• Supporting occupancy and the commercial performance of the home.
• Managing budgets and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Building strong relationships with residents, relatives and families.
• Developing effective relationships with healthcare professionals, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Using data and operational insight to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leading change and ensuring improvements are embedded sustainably.

About You

You will be an experienced and credible Home Manager with a proven track record of leading a sizeable care service.

You will ideally have a background within nursing, residential or dementia care, alongside experience improving standards, developing teams and delivering positive outcomes.

You will be a confident and visible leader who can balance strategic oversight with strong operational grip, while remaining closely engaged with the day‑to‑day running of the home.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Home Manager or equivalent senior operational leader.
• Experience managing a large care home or complex service.
• Strong knowledge of nursing, residential and/or dementia care.
• A strong understanding of CQC, governance and quality assurance.
• Proven experience leading and developing large teams.
• Experience of change management and service improvement.
• Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy and budget management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence using data to inform decision‑making.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels.

A nursing qualification is preferred, although candidates from a strong non‑clinical management background may be considered where they can demonstrate the required level of operational and leadership experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a strong CQC history, previous turnaround or improvement experience, and evidence of successfully developing teams and improving service performance.

The Home

• Established 75‑bed care home.
• Nursing, residential and dementia care provision.
• Three‑floor purpose‑built environment.
• Supports residents with a diverse range of care needs.
• Established management and care teams.
• Opportunity to strengthen standards, culture and overall performance.
• Supported by an established national care provider.

Your Priorities

The successful Home Manager will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the service, with key priorities including:

• Strengthening quality, governance and compliance.
• Embedding consistently high standards across the home.
• Developing the management team and wider workforce.
• Improving staff engagement, retention and development.
• Supporting strong occupancy and commercial performance.
• Building confidence with residents, families and external stakeholders.
• Using data to identify areas for improvement.
• Leading and embedding sustainable change.
• Creating a positive culture where residents and staff remain at the heart of decision‑making.

Package

• Salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum.
• Up to 40% annual performance bonus.
• Attractive benefits package.

Location

The home is based in Bexleyheath, Greater London, offering convenient access across South East London and Kent.

The location is well connected for candidates commuting from Bexley, Dartford, Sidcup, Erith, Bromley, Orpington, Gravesend and Swanley, with good road and public transport links across the surrounding areas.

Bexleyheath also provides easy access to the wider South East London and Kent area, making this a practical location for experienced care professionals across the region.