Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Home Manager to lead an established nursing and residential care service in Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse-qualified manager to take responsibility for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of a well-established service with a strong reputation for quality.
The service is currently performing well, with strong occupancy and a positive CQC history, and the organisation is looking for a confident and visible leader who can build on this success while developing a strong and positive team culture.
A key focus of the role will be people management. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading teams, having difficult conversations, managing performance and creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and accountable.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the service
Provide visible, approachable and effective leadership to the staff team
Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care
Manage staff performance, attendance, conduct and development effectively
Build strong working relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues
Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and person-centred support
Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and relevant legislation
Maintain effective governance, audits, policies and quality assurance processes
Monitor and support occupancy and the overall performance of the service
Manage staffing levels, rotas and resources effectively
Work closely with senior and regional management to deliver organisational objectives
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the service
Respond confidently to challenges and ensure issues are addressed promptly
Maintain a positive culture where communication, accountability and teamwork are prioritised
About You
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with strong leadership experience within nursing, residential or elderly care.
You may currently be working as a:
Home Manager
Registered Manager
Nursing Home Manager
Clinical ManagerYou will ideally have experience managing a regulated care service and a strong understanding of CQC, governance, safeguarding and quality standards.
Most importantly, you will be a confident people leader who is comfortable managing teams, addressing performance issues and communicating effectively at all levels.
You should be:
A qualified RGN or RMN
Experienced within nursing or residential care
Confident leading and managing teams
Comfortable managing performance and difficult conversations
A strong and clear communicator
Approachable, visible and hands-on
Commercially and operationally aware
Experienced working within a CQC-regulated environment
Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £70,000 per annum
28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Company pension
Support from an experienced wider management team
Opportunity to lead an established and well-performing service
Long-term career opportunity with an organisation known for strong staff retentionSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£70000.00 - £500000.00 per year