Nursing Home Manager – Lead Established Service | 20% Bonus

The Cynergy Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Bonus

Permanent role

Job summary

The Cynergy Group is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a medium-sized nursing care home in Dover, Kent. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe, compassionate care, and maintain the service’s Good CQC rating.

You'll lead clinical and care teams, manage budgets, recruitment and governance, and drive continuous improvement. This is a permanent, full-time role offering up to £80,000 plus a 20% bonus and the autonomy to shape the home's culture and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager or Nursing Home Manager.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Proven track record maintaining or improving CQC ratings.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and operational management of a medium-sized nursing care home.
• Maintain and build upon the home’s existing Good CQC rating, driving continuous improvements in care quality.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team of nursing, care and support staff.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, staff development, performance management and workforce planning.
• Manage budgets, staffing costs, occupancy levels and overall financial performance.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and person-centred care.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, resident satisfaction and the overall quality of the service.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff development

Multidisciplinary team leadership

People management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Nursing qualification advantageous

Job description

The Cynergy Group is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a medium-sized nursing care home in Dover, Kent. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe, compassionate care, and maintain the service’s Good CQC rating.

You'll lead clinical and care teams, manage budgets, recruitment and governance, and drive continuous improvement. This is a permanent, full-time role offering up to £80,000 plus a 20% bonus and the autonomy to shape the home's culture and performance.