Posted 28 July 2026Kingsgate Care Home

Care Home Manager

Kingsgate Care Home
Essex

Job details

  • Salary£55,000 to £65,000 per annum£55,000.00 - £65,000.00 per annum
  • RoleRegistered Manager / Service Manager
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationClacton-on-Sea, Essex
  • Job ReferenceCarehome.co.uk

Job Summary

We are looking for a Clinical Registered Manager to join our nursing home and lead a team of 60 dedicated and caring staff. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified nurse with strong leadership skills to progress their career and make a genuine difference to the lives of residents, families and staff. The successful applicant will have at least 3 years' experience of managing a nursing home. If you are ambitious, driven and share our commitment to delivering exceptional care, fostering relations and championing talent, then this role is for you.

What we can offer

  • Salary £55,000 - £65,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)
  • Relocation package available up to £2,000
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Free DBS checks
  • Company pension.
  • Industry-recognised training and development are offered and encouraged.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holiday.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid NMC registration.
  • Minimum 3 years within a nursing home setting.
  • Proven experience in a Registered Manager role.
  • Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and safeguarding requirements.
  • Passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
  • Confident in managing clinical performance, quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid NMC registration preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leading the day-to-day management of the nursing home and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
  • Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and all relevant legislation.
  • Overseeing clinical governance, audits, risk management and quality assurance processes.
  • Managing staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance.
  • Ensuring safe medication management and effective clinical practices throughout the home.
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
  • Monitoring occupancy, quality outcomes and service performance to support the home's success.
  • Investigating incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns, implementing actions to improve services.
  • Promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for both residents and colleagues.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the highest standards of care and resident wellbeing.
  • Participating in the on-call rota and providing leadership during emergencies or operational challenges.
  • Managing occupancy, staffing, budgets and clinical governance

Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words and CV no more than 2 pages.

Closing Date: 17th August 2026.

The interview process will be run on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have a sufficient number of suitable candidates.

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