Senior Care Home Manager | 42-Bed Ipswich

Premier Healthcare; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Recruitment Solutions, acting for a care provider, is recruiting an experienced Care Home Manager to oversee a 42-bed residential/nursing home in Ipswich. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and sound financial performance.

Reporting to an Operations Manager with a Deputy Manager, you will drive occupancy, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and promote a person‑centred, compassionate culture while maintaining excellent relationships with

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a residential or nursing home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Proven track record of improving care standards and aiming for Outstanding CQC rating.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, occupancy, and marketing experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to develop a team.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team, promoting a positive culture built around kindness, compassion and person-centred care.
• Ensure the home meets all CQC requirements and maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs and ensure the home meets its financial targets.
• Drive occupancy through effective marketing, building relationships with prospective residents, families and local stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, staff and external professionals, responding effectively to feedback and concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve the service and support the ongoing growth and development of the home.

Job description

Premier Recruitment Solutions, acting for a care provider, is recruiting an experienced Care Home Manager to oversee a 42-bed residential/nursing home in Ipswich. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and sound financial performance.

Reporting to an Operations Manager with a Deputy Manager, you will drive occupancy, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and promote a person‑centred, compassionate culture while maintaining excellent relationships with