Nurse Care Manager

Signature Care Homes; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55k

30 days leave + 8 holidays

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Refer A Friend incentive

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

NMC registration fees reimbursement

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited in Reigate is seeking a Nurse Care Manager to join the leadership team at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate. You’ll oversee residential and nursing care, lead a team of Care Supervisors and Assistants, and ensure residents receive outstanding, person-centred care.

This hands-on role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership to support residents, empower your team, and ensure care plans are reviewed in line with CQC standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with active NMC registration (RGN) and relevant elderly care experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team with clear direction and performance management.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and best interests at all times.
• Oversee safe medication management, audits and GP liaison.
• Support clinical governance through audits and regulatory compliance.
• Handle safeguarding, concerns and complaints professionally.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a warm, person-centred environment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

NMC registered Nurse (RGN)

Tools

Care planning software

Job description

Location Signature at Reigate Grange, Reigate - RH2 9DB

Closing date 26/11/26

Hours 40 hours per week

Your role at Signature

We’re looking for a NurseCare Manager to join our leadership team at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate. You’ll oversee residential and nursing care, manage and develop a team of Care Supervisors and Assistants, and ensure our residents receive the outstanding care they deserve.

What you will do

At Signature Senior Lifestyle, everything we do is built around our vision of delivering peace of mind. For our residents, that means the reassurance of exceptional care and the opportunity to live a safe, fulfilled life. For families, it’s the comfort of knowing their loved ones are supported with kindness and dignity. And for our team, it means being part of a culture where training, development and career progression are not just encouraged but expected.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll combine clinical expertise with strong leadership to support residents, empower your team, and ensure outstanding care in line with CQC standards. You’ll also play a vital role in the resident journey – from initial assessment and move-in to the ongoing review of individual care plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting your care team, providing clear direction, mentoring, and performance management.
• Acting as an advocate for residents, ensuring their rights, dignity, and best interests are always upheld.
• Overseeing safe and effective medication management, audits, and GP liaison.
• Supporting clinical governance through audits, action plans, and regulatory compliance.
• Handling safeguarding, concerns, and complaints in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the home to create a warm, positive, and person-centred environment.

What Signature offer

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Private medical insurance and company sick pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more
• Reimbursement of NMC Registration Fees

Transport Links

• Train - Reigatenearest train station
• Walking - 0.9 milesfrom nearest train station
• Driving - M25 from nearest motorway / bypass

We’re looking for a qualified and registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration, who can bring both clinical expertise and proven leadership experience within elderly care or a similar environment.

You’ll be:

• A strong leader with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop teams.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise, make decisions and stay calm under pressure.
• Compassionate and approachable, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledgeable in CQC requirements and compliance, with a good understanding of safe practice and quality standards.
• IT-literate, confident in using care planning systems, and committed to continuous improvement.

Above all, you’ll be kind, empathetic and genuinely passionate about delivering person-centred care.

About Signature

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Generous benefits package including pension and life assurance
• Free meals on shift
• Career development and training opportunities to support your professional growth
• A supportive, friendly team environment in one of the UK’s leading luxury care providers
• Uniform provided

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