Home Manager (Nursing)

Stow Healthcare Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Home Manager in Thetford to oversee nursing home operations and lead a dedicated team. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality care for residents, manage resources, and comply with regulatory standards. A clinical background and strong leadership skills are essential. Supportive management and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Supportive senior management

Ongoing professional development

Free staff meals

NMC registration paid

Employee assistance program

DBS paid

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a nursing or residential care home.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Clinical background (RGN/RMN/RNLD) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks in elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and clinical governance.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources efficiently.

Skills

Nursing home management

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Regulatory knowledge

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title

Home Manager - Nursing Home Leadership Opportunity

Location: Ford Place, Thetford

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + benefits package

About Ford Place

Currently rated as Outstanding with CQC, we're looking for a Care Home Manager to inspire and guide our established team in Thetford, caring for up to 55 residents who call our home their home. Here, no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community, providing specialist nursing care, complex support, and end-of-life care for residents aged 18 to 64 as well as those 65 and over. Why this role matters: Because it's not just about running a care home. It's about creating a place filled with warmth, dignity, and joy, where residents live with comfort and families feel peace of mind.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing home
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources efficiently
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and continuous improvement

The Skills you'll need

• Proven experience in managing a nursing or residential care home
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Clinical background (RGN/RMN/RNLD) essential
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and best practices in elderly care
• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to enhancing lives

What We Offer

• Supportive senior management and ongoing professional development
• A warm, welcoming environment with a focus on quality and kindness
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of care
• Competitive salary, pension, and holiday entitlement
• Free staff meals
• NMC registration paid
• Employee assist program
• DBS paid