Home Manager

Search Consultancy LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Company pension

Support from experienced management

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Home Manager to lead an established nursing and residential care service in Derby. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive quality care and build a strong team culture with visible leadership.

You should be a qualified nurse (RGN/RMN) with senior management experience in a CQC-regulated environment, able to manage performance, governance, safeguarding and occupancy while delivering person-centred care and a positive resident experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with leadership experience.
• Experience in nursing or residential elderly care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC, governance, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams and address performance issues.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management and performance.
• Provide visible leadership to the staff team.
• Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to deliver high standards of care.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and resources.
• Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and legislation.
• Maintain governance, audits, policies and QA processes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

CQC knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) qualification

Job description

Home Manager

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Home Manager to lead an established nursing and residential care service in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse-qualified manager to take responsibility for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of a well-established service with a strong reputation for quality.

The service is currently performing well, with strong occupancy and a positive CQC history, and the organisation is looking for a confident and visible leader who can build on this success while developing a strong and positive team culture.

A key focus of the role will be people management. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading teams, having difficult conversations, managing performance and creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and accountable.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the service
• Provide visible, approachable and effective leadership to the staff team
• Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care
• Manage staff performance, attendance, conduct and development effectively
• Build strong working relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and person-centred support
• Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and relevant legislation
• Maintain effective governance, audits, policies and quality assurance processes
• Monitor and support occupancy and the overall performance of the service
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and resources effectively
• Work closely with senior and regional management to deliver organisational objectives
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the service
• Respond confidently to challenges and ensure issues are addressed promptly
• Maintain a positive culture where communication, accountability and teamwork are prioritised

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with strong leadership experience within nursing, residential or elderly care.

You may currently be working as a:

• Home Manager
• Registered Manager
• Nursing Home Manager
• Clinical Manager

You will ideally have experience managing a regulated care service and a strong understanding of CQC, governance, safeguarding and quality standards.

Most importantly, you will be a confident people leader who is comfortable managing teams, addressing performance issues and communicating effectively at all levels.

You should be:

• A qualified RGN or RMN
• Experienced within nursing or residential care
• Confident leading and managing teams
• Comfortable managing performance and difficult conversations
• A strong and clear communicator
• Approachable, visible and hands‑on
• Commercially and operationally aware
• Experienced working within a CQC‑regulated environment
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Support from an experienced wider management team
• Opportunity to lead an established and well‑performing service
• Long‑term career opportunity with an organisation known for strong staff retention

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age