registered care home manager

Grace james Recruitment ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized care home provider in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead operational management while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience in a nursing care home and in-depth knowledge of care governance and CQC regulations. This role offers competitive salary of £65k plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' management experience in nursing care home.
• In-depth understanding of care governance and CQC regulations.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the home.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care delivery.
• Oversee quality, safety, and financial performance.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Carlisle
£65k plus bonus and benefits
Medium‑sized nursing, residential and dementia care home
Good CQC rating

My client is a superb, purpose‑built medium‑sized nursing, residential and dementia care home located in Carlisle. Specialising in nursing, residential and dementia care, the home has been designed to provide the highest standards of comfort, safety, and person‑centred support. Part of a growing and very well regarded independent care home group the home offers excellent care and a warm, supportive environment where residents feel truly at home. There are superb facilities at the home and a varied programme of daily activities and wellbeing initiatives to enrich residents' lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operational management of the home, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care to all residents
• Oversee and manage quality, safety, and financial performance of the service
• Provide strong and visible leadership to promote teamwork, engagement, and professional development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, professionals, and local stakeholders
• Actively promote the home within the local community
• Ensure full compliance with the Health & Social Care Act 2008 and relevant regulatory bodies
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role and commensurate with the level of responsibility

Candidate Requirements

• NMC PIN (ideally) however experience of managing a nursing service is essential
• Minimum of 5 years' management experience within a nursing care home setting
• In‑depth understanding of care governance, CQC regulations, and best practices in adult social care
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example, inspire a team, and deliver results
• A passion for delivering high‑quality care and achieving positive outcomes for residents
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check

If you're a dedicated care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.