Nursing Home General Manager – Lead Care & Operations

Hartford Care Ltd; Burnham; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Free meals on shift

Annual pay reviews

Life Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Recruitment referral fee

Blue Light discounts

Free DBS Check

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wagestream access

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a 49-bed nursing home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. You will be accountable for clinical and non-clinical performance, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care, proven residential-care leadership, and strong budgeting and IT skills. A flexible, hands-on management style is essential, with NMC PIN being a plus.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience in a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements and person-centred care principles.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Solid IT skills and confidence managing budgets and resources.
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia.
• A flexible, hands-on approach to care home management.
• NMC PIN is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational, financial, and care-related functions of the home.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, company policies, and other regulatory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that supports residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of the staff team.
• Ensure accurate care planning, medication administration, and safeguarding practices.
• Manage occupancy levels, liaise with external stakeholders, and promote strong community links.
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance systems through regular audits, meetings, and reporting.
• Be a visible, positive role model, upholding the values and brand standards of the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Dementia Care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a 49-bed nursing home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. You will be accountable for clinical and non-clinical performance, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care, proven residential-care leadership, and strong budgeting and IT skills. A flexible, hands-on management style is essential, with NMC PIN being a plus.