Nursing Home Manager – Lead Care & Compliance

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package

Training and career progression

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid NMC renewal fee

Paid DBS check

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager in Ipswich to lead a warmly regarded home delivering residential, nursing and dementia care. You will drive quality, governance and occupancy while supporting a compassionate care team in a well-grounded, pleasant environment.

The role requires a registered nurse (RGN/RMN preferred) and a Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, with a proven track record in home management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered Home Manager experience is essential.
• Experience managing care services for older adults, including dementia, is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience controlling occupancy, budgets, staffing and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of residential, nursing and dementia care.
• Lead, motivate and support care and nursing teams, promoting a positive working environment.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Oversee care planning, clinical governance and delivery of person-centred care.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, budgets, occupancy and overall home performance.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external healthcare professionals.
• Support staff development through training, supervision and performance management.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and implement continuous improvements.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Maintain the home's Good CQC standards while striving for further improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff management

Budget management

Education

Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) – preferred

Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager in Ipswich to lead a warmly regarded home delivering residential, nursing and dementia care. You will drive quality, governance and occupancy while supporting a compassionate care team in a well-grounded, pleasant environment.

The role requires a registered nurse (RGN/RMN preferred) and a Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, with a proven track record in home management and regulatory compliance.