Home Manager

Premier Healthcare; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Recruitment Solutions, acting for a care provider, is recruiting an experienced Care Home Manager to oversee a 42-bed residential/nursing home in Ipswich. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and sound financial performance.

Reporting to an Operations Manager with a Deputy Manager, you will drive occupancy, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and promote a person‑centred, compassionate culture while maintaining excellent relationships with

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a residential or nursing home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Proven track record of improving care standards and aiming for Outstanding CQC rating.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, occupancy, and marketing experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to develop a team.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team, promoting a positive culture built around kindness, compassion and person-centred care.
• Ensure the home meets all CQC requirements and maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs and ensure the home meets its financial targets.
• Drive occupancy through effective marketing, building relationships with prospective residents, families and local stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, staff and external professionals, responding effectively to feedback and concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve the service and support the ongoing growth and development of the home.

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Premier Recruitment Solutions are currently working with a care provider who are looking to recruit an experienced Care Home Manager to oversee the running of a 42-bed residential/nursing home in Ipswich.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the home's operations, ensuring high standards of care, strong regulatory compliance and effective financial performance. You will lead the team in maintaining a positive, compassionate culture while working towards full occupancy and the continued development of the service.

You will have support from an Operations Manager and central support teams, alongside a Deputy Manager, Administrator, and dedicated Hospitality and Housekeeping teams within the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team, promoting a positive culture built around kindness, compassion and person‑centred care.
• Ensure the home meets all CQC requirements and maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs and ensure the home meets its financial targets.
• Drive occupancy through effective marketing, building relationships with prospective residents, families and local stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, staff and external professionals, responding effectively to feedback and concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve the service and support the ongoing growth and development of the home.

About You

• Previous experience managing a residential or nursing home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• A proven track record of improving care standards and working towards Outstanding CQC ratings.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, occupancy and marketing within the private care sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A genuine passion for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• NMC registration is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 per annum.
• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Support from an experienced Operations Manager and central teams.
• A strong management structure within the home, including a Deputy Manager and Administrator.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.

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