Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Time RecruitmentGreater Manchesterreedpublished 09/30/2026
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Care Home Manager (Nursing)

£75,000 + Performance Bonus Permanent | Full-Time | Days

Lead an Outstanding Nursing Home with One of the UK's Most Respected Care Providers

Are you an experienced Nursing Home Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing care home and make a genuine impact on residents' lives?

Our client is an award-winning, family-run care provider renowned for delivering exceptional person-centred care across its nursing, residential and dementia care services. As the UK's only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, they have earned a reputation for quality, innovation and employee wellbeing. They have also been recognised as Health Investor's Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year and consistently features among the UK's top-rated care home groups.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Care Home Manager (Nursing) to take full responsibility for the leadership, performance and regulatory compliance of one of its nursing homes.

The Role

As Care Home Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the home's operations, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, resident satisfaction and financial performance are achieved. You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive culture that delivers outstanding outcomes for residents and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strong leadership and direction to the home's clinical and non-clinical teams.
  • Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
  • Maintain exceptional standards of nursing care and resident wellbeing.
  • Drive occupancy levels and overall business performance.
  • Manage budgets and financial targets effectively.
  • Recruit, develop and retain high-performing staff.
  • Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of kindness, dignity, compassion and person-centred care throughout the home.

About You

We're looking for a proven leader who can balance high-quality care delivery with strong operational and commercial performance.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Nursing Home Manager, Registered Manager or senior care home leader.
  • Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) with active NMC registration.
  • Experience managing a nursing home regulated by the CQC.
  • Strong knowledge of care sector legislation, governance and compliance requirements.
  • Track record of achieving positive inspection outcomes.
  • Excellent leadership, workforce management and communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and occupancy levels.
  • Passion for delivering outstanding care and resident experiences.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
  • Additional bonuses linked to home profitability.
  • Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme.
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
  • Support from experienced Operations and Central Support teams.
  • Long-term career progression within a growing care organisation.
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits package.

Why Join?

  • Award-winning, family-owned care provider.
  • B Corp certified organisation.
  • Top 20 UK Care Home Group recognition.
  • Excellent employee wellbeing credentials.
  • Strong investment in people, training and career development.
  • Opportunity to lead a home where quality care and resident outcomes come first.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Nursing Home Manager looking to join a highly respected care provider where you can genuinely influence quality, culture and performance, we'd love to hear from you.