Clinical Home Manager – Nursing Home
Location: Plymouth
Reference: NURSESC4909
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING – ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
This role is ONLY suitable for candidates who meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Management role
- Experience managing a 40+ bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
- Level 5 Leadership and Management Qualification
- Strong clinical and operational background
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience leading teams and maintaining quality standards within a care home setting
- Currently living and working in the UK with full and unrestricted right to work
➡ Applications that do not meet ALL essential criteria will not be progressed.
Pay & Contract
Salary: £65,000 per year
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: Full Time
Position Overview
This is a selective opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to lead a well-established nursing and residential care home.
You will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, strong team culture, regulatory compliance and operational stability.
This role is suited to confident leaders who combine strong clinical knowledge with proven management ability.
Care Categories: Dementia, Elderly Care, Learning Disabilities, Palliative Care, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Substance Misuse
About the Service
You will join an established family-run care provider delivering high-quality nursing and residential care across England and Wales. The organisation is known for supportive leadership, long-term investment and a strong focus on resident wellbeing and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for care quality, compliance and operational performance
- Lead and develop nursing and care teams to deliver safe, person-centred care
- Maintain strong CQC standards and governance frameworks
- Drive occupancy and service performance
- Manage staffing, rotas, training and workforce development
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals
- Ensure accurate reporting and continuous quality improvement
What We Are Looking For
- Proven Home Manager experience within a UK care or nursing home
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and inspections
- Commercial awareness with ability to maintain service stability
- Compassionate leadership style focused on culture and quality
Please note: this role is not suitable for Deputy Managers or Clinical Leads seeking progression without prior Home Manager experience.
Benefits & Rewards
- Birthday day off
- Company pension scheme
- Paid NMC PIN renewal (first year)
- Staff recognition awards
- Paid training days with development opportunities
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Streamlined recruitment process
- On-site parking
Why Apply?
This is not an entry-level management role. The provider is seeking an experienced and stable Home Manager capable of leading teams, maintaining regulatory excellence, and delivering consistent high-quality care.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Home Manager with the required leadership background and nursing home experience, apply today for a confidential discussion.
Smartcall Healthcare will support you throughout the recruitment process — from application through interview and onboarding.
All applications are treated in strict confidence.
Contact:
Amy Parker
[email protected]
01329 595894
Home Manager / Nursing Home Manager / Care Home Manager / Registered Manager / Elderly Care / Dementia Care / CQC Compliance / Nursing Home Leadership / Care Home Leadership / NMC PIN
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Please enter the name of the home you currently manage (or most recently managed).
- What is the current or most recent CQC rating of your home?
Experience:
- Home Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC PIN (RGN) (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
