Care Home Manager (Nursing)
At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.
As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.
For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.
Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023).
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Are you an experienced Care Home Manager looking to lead a high-performing team in a stunning coastal setting?
Highcliffe Nursing Home, overlooking the Solent with views of the Isle of Wight’s Needles, is seeking a driven leader to take this “Good”-rated home—with “Outstanding” in responsiveness—to the next level of excellence.
About The Home
Highcliffe Nursing Home offers nursing, dementia, residential, respite, short stay, and end-of-life care. Set in a beautiful location, it provides a warm and supportive environment for residents and staff alike.
This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and drive the home towards an “Outstanding” overall rating. Join Kingsley Healthcare and be part of our vision to make every home a centre of excellence.
About The Role
- As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home.
- As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.
- You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home, you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams.
These teams will collaborate with you to ensure smooth operations and exceptional care for our residents.
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
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a nursing home rated “Good” or above.
- In-depth knowledge of CQC standards and care regulations.
- Skilled in staff recruitment, retention, and development.
- Confident communicator with strong leadership credentials.
- Commercially astute with an eye for occupancy and growth opportunities.
- Committed to community engagement and local reputation building.
- Able to inspire a team and lead by example.
Education and qualification
- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.
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.
- Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
- Pay: £65,000 per year
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Salaried
- Excellent PRP
- Additional bonuses based on excess profit
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
- Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.
- We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
- Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
- Excellent performance-related bonus
- Additional bonuses based on excess profit
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement
- Relocation assistance provided
Location
Set on the Dorset coast in Highcliffe, a short stroll from the clifftop, Highcliffe Nursing Home offers a restful setting for nursing, dementia and residential care. A multi-million-pound investment has added new luxury bedroom suites and given a superb makeover to the whole home.
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS
Your right to work in the UK
In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006, you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.
