Job Title: Nursing Home Manager
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Nursing Home Manager to lead and manage a well-established nursing home in Birkenhead, Wirral. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for clinical governance, compliance, staff management, and business performance.
Tasks
- Ensure full compliance with CQC, legislation, regulations, and registration requirements
- Maintain and improve CQC ratings through strong leadership and governance
- Oversee health & safety, COSHH, fire safety, and equal opportunities compliance
- Lead and manage all departments including nursing, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance
- Implement and monitor the Quality Management System, audits, and self-assessments
- Manage complaints effectively from residents, relatives, and staff
- Ensure effective communication across all levels of the home
- Maintain the fabric, equipment, and installations of the home to high standards
- Manage staffing levels, skill mix, rotas, recruitment, and performance
- Apply disciplinary and HR procedures fairly and consistently in line with HR guidance
- Deliver the organisation’s annual business plan and meet operational targets
- Liaise with external bodies including CQC and local authorities
- Ensure robust information governance practices are followed
Personal & Professional Responsibilities
- Hold a nursing qualification (RGN or equivalent)
- Be registered with the relevant professional body and work within the Code of Conduct
- Proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager
- Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification
- Attend mandatory training and professional development as required
- Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and people-management skills
Requirements
- Nursing qualification (RGN or similar)
- Previous experience managing a nursing home
- Valid passport
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Share code required if not a British passport holder
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards and care regulations
- No sponsorship available for this role
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £50k + bonus
- Supportive senior management structure
- Autonomy to lead and develop your home
- Ongoing training and career development
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursing Home Manager to lead a service committed to high-quality care and continuous improvement. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.
