Nursing Home Manager

Pharmacyupdate; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Relocation support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a residential and/or nursing home, ensuring outstanding, person‑centred care and strong occupancy performance.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations with regional and central support, drive regulatory compliance, budgets, and stakeholder engagement while promoting career growth for colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential or nursing care home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead successful teams and deliver high‑quality care.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving commercial targets.
• Demonstrable success in increasing occupancy and promoting care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and CQC regulations.
• Maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding and resident wellbeing.
• Manage budgets effectively and drive strong financial performance.
• Develop and implement occupancy and marketing strategies to maximise enquiries and admissions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, professionals and stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving high CQC ratings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

CQC knowledge

Occupancy strategy

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Care Home Manager

Location: Ipswich
Salary: 55,000

Are you an experienced Care Home Manager looking for your next challenge? We are working with a well-established care provider seeking a passionate and commercially minded Home Manager to lead a successful residential and/or nursing care home.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care while supporting the professional growth and development of its teams.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, operational performance, and occupancy levels are achieved.

You will be supported by a strong regional and central support network, alongside an experienced Deputy Manager, Administration team, and Hospitality and Housekeeping departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and CQC regulations.
• Maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding and resident wellbeing.
• Manage budgets effectively and drive strong financial performance.
• Develop and implement occupancy and marketing strategies to maximise enquiries and admissions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, professionals and stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving high CQC ratings.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a residential or nursing care home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead successful teams and deliver high-quality care.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving commercial targets.
• Demonstrable success in increasing occupancy and promoting care services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care and improving residents' quality of life.
• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with an active NMC PIN (desirable but not essential)
• Experience within a medium to large care home setting.
• Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.
• Competitive salary package.
• Excellent performance-related bonus scheme.
• Additional bonus opportunities linked to business performance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• DBS paid for by the employer.
• NMC PIN renewal paid (where applicable).
• Loyalty rewards linked to length of service.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate.