Registered Home Manager

Silverlake Care; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from Regional and Operations Managers

Significant autonomy in leading the home

Opportunity to improve residents' quality of life

Job summary

Silverlake Care is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead Grasmere House, a 41-bed nursing home in Horsham. You will oversee all operations and ensure high-quality care for the residents while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma, at least 3 years of experience, and a proven track record in nursing home leadership. The role offers autonomy, support from management, and the opportunity to impact residents’ quality of life positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Home Manager role.
• Proven knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Demonstrable success achieving positive CQC inspection outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the home’s operations.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred nursing care are maintained.
• Supervise, support, and develop care and nursing staff.
• Maintain compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive occupancy, reputation, and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Standards

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Active NMC registration (Registered Nurse)

Job description

Position: Home Manager
Location: Grasmere House
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Home Manager to lead a 41-bed nursing home providing high-quality care for older people in Horsham, West Sussex. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring exceptional care standards, regulatory compliance, staff development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the home’s operations.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred nursing care are maintained.
• Supervise, support, and develop care and nursing staff.
• Maintain compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities.
• Conduct audits and monitor quality assurance systems.
• Manage budgets and commercial performance.
• Drive occupancy, reputation, and continuous service improvement.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Home Manager role.
• Experience managing a residential or nursing care service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proven knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Enhanced DBS/PVG clearance.
• Active NMC registration (Registered Nurse)
• Demonstrable success achieving positive CQC inspection outcomes.
• Experience marketing a care home and maintaining high occupancy levels.
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management, regulators, and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Support from Regional and Operations Managers.
• Significant autonomy in leading the home.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life.
• Work within a well-established care organisation committed to high-quality care.

This role would suit an experienced Home Manager with a strong track record in nursing home leadership, regulatory compliance, team development, and delivering outstanding resident care.