Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Job summary

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead our flagship care home in Partington, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader to take charge and drive excellence in care.

As Care Home Manager, you will ensure the home delivers high-quality care and support to residents, meets financial targets, and maintains full occupancy. You will be a strong leadership team player, demonstrating leading qualities to support and motivate the staff. CQC registration and knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations are essential.

You’ll have full support from our Operations and Central teams, alongside an in-house Deputy Manager, Administrator and Housekeeping teams supported by a Regional Hospitality Manager to help maintain smooth operations and excellence in care.

About the Home:

Kingsley Healthcare presents Four Oaks Nursing Home, a modern care home for up to 62 residents. All bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, with de?cor combining homely comfort and hotel-quality standards.

Four Oaks provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and residential care, with personalised plans shaped by residents’ histories, interests and needs. Facilities include a family room and cafe? area.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and empathy.
• Ensure that the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
• Manage the home’s budget, ensuring that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a well-thought-out marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience of managing a nursing home.
• A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership credentials.
• Commercially astute with an eye for occupancy and growth opportunities.

Education and qualification

• Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.