Manager for a Care Home with Nursing

Job summary

About Thornhill House

Thornhill House is a small, friendly care home with nursing, situated in the heart of a Peak District village and is created and managed by a charitable trust established by local people for the benefit of the community. The home currently consists of 19 purpose-built rooms, catering for both permanent residents and those seeking respite care. In addition to residential services, Thornhill House also provides a small amount of day care and a meals-on-wheels service for the local area. Alongside the dedicated staff team, there is a network of volunteers who play an important role in supporting the home’s activities.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Care Home Manager to lead Thornhill House and ensure the provision of high quality, person-centred care for older people. With upcoming plans to move to a new site expanding capacity to 26 beds and broadening the range of services offered, this position provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key role in shaping the home’s ongoing development.

The Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, supporting the staff team, and fostering a warm, positive environment in which residents feel respected and valued. We are looking for a hands-on leader who genuinely cares about delivering kind, safe, and personalised care.

The successful candidate will hold a current Registered Nurse qualification, demonstrate substantial experience in care home management, and ideally possess a qualification in care management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the care home, ensuring consistently high standards of care and support, and reporting regularly to the Trustees.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant health and social care legislation.
• Promote a positive, open, and supportive culture for both residents and staff.
• Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans that meet each resident’s individual needs.
• Lead, support, and supervise care staff, providing clear guidance, training, and ongoing development.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and resources to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Ensure safe and accurate medication management in line with legal and organisational requirements.
• Work closely with families, GPs, community teams, and other professionals to provide joined-up care.

About You

• You will hold a Registered Nurse qualification, and ideally a qualification in care management.
• You have experience as a Registered Manager or in a senior leadership role within a residential care setting.
• You have a caring and compassionate approach, balanced with clear leadership.
• You have a strong understanding of care of older people including dementia.
• You are organised, proactive, and confident in managing a care home.
• You have excellent communication skills and can build trusting relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• You lead by example and know how to motivate and support a team.

Closing date 20th March