Nursing Home Manager - Burnley - £50k-£55k

Purosearch Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a small, well-regarded nursing home in Burnley, Lancashire. The role involves maintaining high standards of person-centred care, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring regulatory compliance with CQC requirements.

Ideal candidates will have solid management experience in elderly care and may hold nurse qualifications or equivalent leadership credentials.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a care/nursing home
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Passion for delivering person-centred elderly care

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure the highest standards of care and resident wellbeing.
• Lead, support, and develop the care and nursing teams.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards.
• Manage staffing, quality assurance, audits, and occupancy.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent care outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

CQC knowledge

Elderly care experience

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care

NMC Pin (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Care Home Manager / Nursing Home Manager / Registered Manager

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Salary: £50k - £55k per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Care Home Manager Job – Burnley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Care Home Manager or Nursing Home Manager to lead a beautiful, small nursing home in Burnley.

This architecturally stunning home provides high-quality elderly care within a warm, welcoming environment and has built an excellent reputation for delivering person-centred care. With a stable and dedicated staff team, this is a rare opportunity to join a well-run home where residents and employees genuinely feel valued.

We welcome applications from both Nurse Qualified Managers (RGN/RMN/RNLD) and experienced Non-Nurse Managers who have a strong background in elderly care and care home leadership.

About the Home

• Small, friendly nursing home with a strong community feel
• Beautiful, characterful building with exceptional surroundings
• Stable and experienced staff team
• Supportive ownership and positive working culture
• Excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure the highest standards of care and resident wellbeing.
• Lead, support, and develop the care and nursing teams.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards.
• Manage staffing, quality assurance, audits, and occupancy.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent care outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous management experience within a care home or nursing home setting.
• Extensive experience supporting elderly residents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Good understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care.

Desirable

• Active NMC Pin (RGN, RMN or RNLD).
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Home Manager, Nursing Home Manager, or Care Home Manager.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50k - £55k per annum
• Opportunity to manage a highly regarded small home
• Supportive and stable working environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Long-term career progression
• The chance to work in one of the area's most attractive care home settings

If you are an experienced care home leader looking for a rewarding role within a beautiful, well-established elderly care service, we would love to hear from you.