Home Manager

Meridian Business Support; Burscough; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider in Burscough seeks an experienced Home Manager – Nurse qualified, to lead the transformation of a nursing home with 60+ residents. This is a unique opportunity for a turnaround specialist, offering a competitive salary of up to £95,000 plus a 40% bonus. Candidates should have a strong background in managing nursing homes and a passion for high-quality care. Join a supportive organization that values its leaders and offers significant development opportunities.

Benefits

40% annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Nurse-qualified with an active NMC PIN.
• Proven experience managing a nursing home with at least 60 beds.
• Experience in turning around underperforming care homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational and clinical functions of the service.
• Develop and implement turnaround strategy focused on quality.
• Rebuild key partnerships with health professionals and local authorities.

Skills

Nurse-qualified with an active NMC PIN

Experience managing a nursing home with a minimum of 60 beds

Track record of turning around underperforming care homes

Understanding of CQC frameworks

Ability to drive occupancy and stabilise financial performance

Resilient leadership style

Passion for person-centred care

Job description

Home Manager – Nurse qualified - With turnaround experience

Lytham St Annes – Northwest England

Up to £95,000 DOE

40% Bonus + Private Medical + Exceptional Support

I’m partnering with a leading national care provider to recruit an experienced Turnaround Home Manager for one of their flagship homes. The service is located in a beautiful coastal town Northwest coast.

This isn’t a typical Home Manager post. It’s a rare opportunity for a proven turnaround specialist to step into a high-potential service and lead a full transformation. With around 60+ residents currently in place and significant scope for growth, the right leader will shape the future direction of the home, elevate quality, and rebuild its reputation as a provider of choice in the region.

The Package

• Salary up to £95,000 per annum
• 40% annual bonus linked to quality, occupancy, and operational KPIs
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave

What We’re Looking For

• Nurse-qualified with an active NMC PIN
• Proven experience managing a nursing home with a minimum of 60 beds
• A track record of turning around underperforming care homes
• Strong understanding of CQC frameworks and delivering improved ratings
• Commercially astute with the ability to drive occupancy, strengthen referral pipelines, and stabilise financial performance
• A resilient, inspiring leadership style with the ability to unite, motivate, and develop teams
• Genuine passion for creating a culture of high-quality, person-centred care

The Challenge Ahead

The home currently holds a Requires Improvement rating, with groundwork already underway to move forward. A recent inspection is expected to maintain the RI rating — providing the perfect moment for a new leader to step in, build momentum, and deliver measurable, sustainable improvement.

You’ll work alongside a highly supportive Regional and Quality Team, but this is your service to shape. You’ll be the driving force behind rebuilding trust, re-establishing referral streams, and re-energising the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operational and clinical functions of a large, complex service
• Develop and deliver a full turnaround strategy focused on quality, safety, and compliance
• Rebuild key external partnerships with commissioners, health professionals, and local authorities
• Drive occupancy by restoring confidence and enhancing reputation
• Inspire, coach, and develop your team to create a culture of accountability, pride, and shared purpose
• Position the home as a leading care provider in the region

About the Provider

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing, family-run care organisation with over 130 homes nationwide. The group has seen significant expansion through both acquisitions and new service openings, underpinned by a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and supporting its leaders to succeed.

They invest heavily in their managers, providing clear development pathways, hands‑on support, and a culture built on: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity.

If you’re an experienced turnaround specialist with the resilience, clinical expertise, and strategic mindset to transform a large service, I’d love to speak with you. This is a role where your leadership will make a lasting impact — and your legacy will be visible for years to come.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.