Newford Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Manager to lead our 41-bed care facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical leader to shape the future of a warm, community-focused boutique nursing home.

The Role

As the Home Manager, you will take full operational and clinical responsibility for the nursing home. We are looking for a visible, "hands-on" leader who balances sharp financial management with strong, floor-based clinical guidance. The successful candidate must be prepared to shift away from a traditional, formal, desk-bound office style and embrace a dynamic working day that prioritises active time on the floor to meet residents and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop efficient weekly staff rotas to strictly maintain the established ratio of wages to turnover and minimise agency use.
• Allocate care assistants to residents based on real-time dependency needs.
• Spend time on the floor to shadow, teach, and upskill care assistants whilst at work.
• Supervise and mentor our excellent, dedicated team of nurses.
• Meet with residents and their families on a regular basis for their feedback ,to implement changes.
• Maintain strict regulatory compliance and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) status with an active, unrestricted NMC Pin.
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a nursing home.
• A strong desire to be visible and dynamic, rather than desk-bound.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing staff budgets and wage-to-turnover ratios.
• Deep understanding of care standards and clinical dependency profiling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per year.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

Please could you ensure your location and best contact details are included in your CV, along with your availability/notice period. A covering letter to accompany your CV, would be appreciated.