Nursing Home Manager

Domus Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus £10,000 achievable

Tailored training and development

Family-like culture built on trust and

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a care home in the West Kirby area. You will ensure safe, compliant operations, oversee clinical care, and drive improvements in governance and staffing. A nurse-qualified background and strong leadership are highly desirable.

The role offers a salary of £65,000 DOE, a 40-hour week with flexibility, and a structured bonus of up to £10,000. The company emphasizes family, trust, and development opportunities within a supportive

Qualifications

• Home Manager with proven CQC compliance success.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Stable, long-term experience in management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day running of the home ensuring safe, compliant operations.
• Maintain CQC compliance and drive improvement plans.
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure high standards of nursing and personal care.
• Oversee medication management in line with NMC and CQC standards.
• Build and develop a stable staff team and reduce agency use.
• Promote person-centred care for residents.
• Support digital care systems implementation.
• Foster a positive, professional culture within the home.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

NMC Pin (Nurse-qualified)

Tools

Care plan systems

eMAR

Job description

Our client is a well-established provider within the health and social care sector, operating a portfolio of care services across multiple UK locations. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• · Nurse-qualified with an active NMC Pin.
• · 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.

Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 DOE
• Hours: Full-time (minimum 40 hours, flexible).
• Bonus Structure - £10,000 Achievable
• Supportive leadership — approachable Regional Manager and hands-on owner.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, non-top-heavy organisation.
• Tailored training and development opportunities.
• Company culture built on the principle of family, trust and honesty