Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 | 40-hours per week
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager or Home Manager to join a well‑established nursing home in Purley, with a clear, structured pathway into becoming the future CQC Registered Manager.
This is a busy, clinically complex nursing service with a strong palliative care focus, a stable nursing team, and an exceptionally experienced leadership structure. The organisation is preparing for growth, with a new home due to be acquired later this year and a further service planned to open in early 2027.
As part of this expansion, the current Registered Manager will transition into a Regional Manager role, creating a planned succession opportunity for the right individual. A long, supportive handover is guaranteed, with the current manager retaining CQC registration until late 2027.
The Opportunity
* Join as Assistant Manager with full exposure to all aspects of home leadership
* Step into the Registered Manager role once the RM moves into a regional post
* Benefit from a long, structured handover and ongoing mentorship
* Work within a well‑run, well‑resourced nursing home with complex clinical needs
* Be part of an organisation investing in growth, leadership development, and long‑term stability
Ideal Candidate
* Experienced Deputy Manager or Home Manager of a smaller service
* Nurse‑qualified (essential)
* Strong clinical background with confidence managing complex needs
* Skilled in palliative care or keen to develop further
* Mature, grounded leadership style; ideally someone settled and seeking long‑term progression
* CIPD or strong HR capability advantageous
* Ambitious, improvement‑driven, and ready for a structured development pathway
Why This Role Stands Out
* Guaranteed progression route into a Registered Manager role
* Long, supportive handover through to late 2027
* Stable, well‑resourced home with strong clinical support
* Organisational growth creating genuine career mobility
* Attractive salary of £50,000 - £60,000pa
* A chance to step into a senior leadership role at the right pace, with the right support
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Deputy or Manager of a small nursing home, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow into a CQC Registered Manager role within a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation.
About JCO Healthcare
JCO Healthcare is a specialist recruitment agency proudly supporting care home providers across the UK. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that we may securely retain your details to contact you about future opportunities aligned to your experience
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year