Nursing Home Manager

Domus Recruitment (legal entity: DOMUS RECRUITMENT LTD); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking a Home Manager for a well-established care provider in Greater Manchester. You will lead daily operations, ensure high-quality nursing and personal care, and maintain CQC compliance.

A hands-on approach with strong governance will support staff development and digital care systems adoption. The role requires an Active PIN (RGN), NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management, and a track record of delivering good ratings.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a care home team.
• Experience delivering person-centred care and maintaining high standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day running of the home.
• Maintain CQC compliance and drive improvements.
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Nursing oversight

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

Active PIN (RGN)

Job description

Our client is a well-established provider within the health and social care sector, operating within the North-west. Built on strong values, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care through a close-knit and supportive culture. With a hands-on leadership approach, robust governance, and a focus on staff development and continuous improvement, the group offers a welcoming and rewarding environment for those looking to build a long-term career in care.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant operations.
• Maintain CQC compliance and deliver ongoing improvement and environmental action plans.
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure residents receive the highest standards of nursing and personal care.
• Oversee and ensure safe administration, storage, and recording of medication, in line with NMC and CQC standards.
• Build and develop a strong, stable staff team, reducing agency use and improving retention.
• Promote high-quality, person-centred care for all residents.
• Support and guide digital implementation (electronic care planning and medicine management).
• Drive a positive and professional culture within the home.
• Home Manager with proven success in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, deliver improvements, and sustain compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Longevity and stability in previous management roles.
• Active PIN (RGN)
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
• Experience with digital care systems (care plans and eMAR).
• Strong track record of improving and maintaining "Good" ratings.
• Hours: Full-time (minimum 40 hours, flexible).
• Supportive leadership — hands-on owner.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, non-top-heavy organisation.
• Company culture built on the principle of family, trust and honesty

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