Nursing Home Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package

Training and career progression

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid NMC renewal fee

Paid DBS check

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager in Ipswich to lead a warmly regarded home delivering residential, nursing and dementia care. You will drive quality, governance and occupancy while supporting a compassionate care team in a well-grounded, pleasant environment.

The role requires a registered nurse (RGN/RMN preferred) and a Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, with a proven track record in home management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered Home Manager experience is essential.
• Experience managing care services for older adults, including dementia, is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience controlling occupancy, budgets, staffing and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of residential, nursing and dementia care.
• Lead, motivate and support care and nursing teams, promoting a positive working environment.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Oversee care planning, clinical governance and delivery of person-centred care.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, budgets, occupancy and overall home performance.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external healthcare professionals.
• Support staff development through training, supervision and performance management.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and implement continuous improvements.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Maintain the home's Good CQC standards while striving for further improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff management

Budget management

Education

Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) – preferred

Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Nursing Home Manager

£55,000 per Annum + Bonus Scheme | 40 Hours per Week

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead at a beautiful nursing home surrounded by stunning grounds, offering a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents requiring residential, nursing and dementia care.

The home is rated Good by the CQC and is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life. With its attractive surroundings and dedicated care team, the service provides a supportive environment where residents can feel safe, valued and at home.

We're looking for a confident, experienced Home Manager who can inspire their team, maintain excellent standards of care and drive the continued success of the service.

What We're Looking For

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – preferred
• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care will also be considered
• Previous experience as a Registered Home Manager – essential
• Experience managing care services for older adults, including dementia care – essential
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing multidisciplinary care teams
• Confidence managing occupancy, budgets, staffing and operational performance
• A strong track record of maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

What's On Offer

• Competitive annual leave package, increasing with service
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid NMC renewal fee (where applicable)
• Paid DBS check
• Company pension scheme

Leading the Nursing Home

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of residential, nursing and dementia care
• Lead, motivate and support the care and nursing teams, promoting a positive working environment
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and health and safety requirements
• Oversee care planning, clinical governance and the delivery of person-centred care
• Manage staffing, recruitment, budgets, occupancy and overall home performance
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external healthcare professionals
• Support staff development through training, supervision and performance management
• Monitor quality assurance processes and implement continuous improvements
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life
• Maintain the home's Good CQC standards while striving for further improvements

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of the right to work in the UK, and confirmation of current NMC registration where applicable, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL270714/DB