Job Introduction
TURNAROUND NURSING HOME MANAGER (RGN PREFERRED)
Location: Kent
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000+ per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Exceptional Leadership for Exceptional Care.
We are seeking an accomplished Nursing Home Manager to lead one of our Nursing Care Homes in Kent.
This is a key leadership appointment for an experienced care professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, operational performance, and delivering the highest standards of care for residents.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary teams, maintaining regulatory excellence, and ensuring the home continues to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
The Opportunity
As Nursing Home Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Overall leadership and management of the nursing home
• Driving clinical excellence and quality outcomes
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Leading and developing nursing and care teams
• Maintaining high occupancy and strong commercial performance
• Managing budgets, resources, and operational KPIs
• Supporting resident wellbeing through person-centred care planning
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, commissioners, and healthcare professionals
• Preparing and leading the service through CQC inspections
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
• Previous experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Registered Manager within a nursing environment
• Active NMC registration (RGN preferred)
• Strong clinical governance and quality management experience
• Excellent understanding of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary nursing and care teams
• Experience managing budgets and service performance
• Demonstrable success in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
What We Offer
• Salary of £75,000 - £80,000+
• Attractive performance-related bonus
• Senior leadership support and autonomy
• Structured career progression opportunities
• Continuous professional development
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition and reward programmes
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Nursing Home Manager who wants to lead a high-performing service and make a genuine difference to residents' lives.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.
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