Nursing Home Manager

Compass Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% performance-related bonus

Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

A respected care provider in Watford is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a large care home. This role involves full operational leadership, driving standards in nursing and dementia care while managing compliance and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, preferably as an RGN/RMN, and a strong track record in improving occupancy and maintaining quality care. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 – £80,000 plus a performance-related bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Home Manager within an elderly nursing and/or dementia care setting.
• Demonstrable success in achieving positive regulatory outcomes and managing compliance.
• Nurse-qualified (RGN/RMN) preferred, though experienced non-clinical managers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide full operational leadership of the home, ensuring outstanding standards of nursing, dementia, and residential care.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Drive occupancy, financial performance, and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

Home Manager | Elderly Nursing, Dementia & Residential Care Home

Location: Watford

Are you an experienced Home Manager ready to lead an established, well-regarded care home?

Do you combine clinical credibility with strong commercial awareness?

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care while driving performance and team engagement?

Then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are working with a respected care provider seeking an experienced and dynamic Home Manager to lead a large, purpose-built elderly care home in Hertfordshire. The service provides high-quality nursing, dementia, and residential care and holds a strong reputation within the local community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader to take full operational responsibility for an established service, maintaining standards of excellence while driving further growth, quality, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full operational leadership of the home, ensuring outstanding standards of nursing, dementia, and residential care.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a stable, high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance and strong governance frameworks.
• Drive occupancy, financial performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals.
• Embed a positive, transparent, and resident-first culture throughout the service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Home Manager within an elderly nursing and/or dementia care setting.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
• Nurse-qualified (RGN/RMN) preferred, though experienced non-clinical managers with strong operational oversight will be considered.
• Demonstrable success in achieving positive regulatory outcomes and managing compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and improving occupancy.
• An inspirational and visible leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

The Package

• Salary of £75,000 – £80,000 per annum (DOE).
• 30% performance-related bonus.
• Life Insurance.
• Private Health Insurance.

Summary

If you’re an experienced Home Manager who enjoys taking ownership, building structure, and leading from the front - this is a genuine opportunity to make a difference in a large, established home. If that sounds like you, email your CV to [e-mail] or call 023 9231 3048 or call 07470 420416