Nursing Home Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Nursing Home Manager to guide a residential and nursing home in Norwich. This role requires proven managerial experience and a strong understanding of care standards. You will lead a talented team, ensure CQC compliance, and implement best practices for high-quality care. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 along with bonuses and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme recognising performance and quality outcomes

Annual leave increasing with length of service

Paid DBS check

Comprehensive training and induction

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager with a strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.
• Must be registered with the CQC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the residential and nursing home.
• Maintain and improve CQC compliance, ensuring high-quality outcomes across the service.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practice care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse qualification with NMC PIN

Level 5 Health & Social Care leadership qualification

Job description

Nursing Home Manager – £55,000

Step into a leadership role where your experience transforms lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Nursing Home Manager to guide a charming residential and nursing home toward continued excellence—and to be recognised and rewarded for the impact you make every day.

If you thrive in a person-centred environment and take pride in delivering exceptional care standards, this role places you at the heart of a warm, supportive community. You’ll lead a talented team, champion high-quality nursing and residential care, and uphold standards. With the autonomy to shape service quality and the backing of a committed provider, you’ll have everything you need to achieve and maintain Good and Outstanding ratings.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager with a strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding ratings
• Registered Nurse qualification with NMC PIN or Level 5 Health & Social Care leadership qualification
• Must be registered with the CQC
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, safeguarding, and clinical governance

Perks, Benefits & Reasons to Join

• Bonus scheme recognising performance and quality outcomes
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Paid DBS check
• Comprehensive training and induction to support your ongoing development
• Company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the residential and nursing home
• Maintain and improve CQC compliance, ensuring high-quality outcomes across the service
• Support and mentor staff to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and stakeholders
• Oversee budgets, staffing, audits, and governance processes
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practice care standards
• Represent the home as the Registered Manager with the CQC