Registered Care Home Manager

Cognigence; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Cranbrook is seeking a Registered Care Home Manager to lead their nursing home. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, providing leadership, and having a strong focus on person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and be committed to staff development. Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Supportive senior management

Opportunities for professional growth

Leading a quality-focused nursing home

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a nursing or residential care setting.
• NMC registration (active or previous) preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of nursing home compliance and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day operational management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical governance standards.
• Oversee and review person-centred care and nursing plans.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources efficiently.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Promote the home locally and support occupancy growth.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Registered Care Home Manager - Nursing Home

Location: Cranbrook, Kent

Salary: £60,000 per annum + Benefits

Contract: Full‑time | Permanent

Type of Care: Nursing | Home Size: Medium

Are you an experienced and motivated Registered Care Home Manager looking for your next opportunity? We're seeking a passionate leader to manage a well‑established medium‑sized nursing home in Cranbrook, Kent. The home provides high‑quality nursing and personal care within a warm, supportive environment where residents' wellbeing always comes first.

As the Registered Manager, you will lead by example—ensuring excellent clinical standards, full regulatory compliance, and a culture of compassion and professionalism. This is a rewarding leadership role for a confident and caring individual who is committed to driving continuous improvement and supporting both residents and staff to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and day‑to‑day operational management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical governance standards
• Oversee and review person‑centred care and nursing plans
• Motivate, mentor, and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources efficiently
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Promote the home locally and support occupancy growth

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a nursing or residential care setting
• NMC registration (active or previous) preferred
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of nursing home compliance and person‑centred care

What's on Offer

• Salary: £60,000 per annum + benefits
• Supportive senior management and opportunities for professional growth
• The chance to lead a respected, quality‑focused nursing home

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real difference every day.