Job Title: Nursing Home Manager
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Nursing Home Manager to lead and manage a well-established nursing home in Birkenhead, Wirral. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for clinical governance, compliance, staff management, and business performance.
Tasks
* Ensure full compliance with CQC, legislation, regulations, and registration requirements
* Maintain and improve CQC ratings through strong leadership and governance
* Oversee health & safety, COSHH, fire safety, and equal opportunities compliance
* Lead and manage all departments including nursing, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance
* Implement and monitor the Quality Management System, audits, and self-assessments
* Manage complaints effectively from residents, relatives, and staff
* Ensure effective communication across all levels of the home
* Maintain the fabric, equipment, and installations of the home to high standards
* Manage staffing levels, skill mix, rotas, recruitment, and performance
* Apply disciplinary and HR procedures fairly and consistently in line with HR guidance
* Deliver the organisation’s annual business plan and meet operational targets
* Liaise with external bodies including CQC and local authorities
* Ensure robust information governance practices are followed
Requirements
Personal & Professional Responsibilities
* Hold a nursing qualification (RGN or RMN)
* Be registered with the relevant professional body and work within the Code of Conduct
* Proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager
* Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification
* Attend mandatory training and professional development as required
* Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and people-management skills
Requirements
* Nursing qualification (RGN or RMN)
* Previous experience managing a nursing home
* Valid passport
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
* Right to Work in the UK
* Share code required if not a British passport holder
* Strong knowledge of CQC standards and care regulations
* No sponsorship available for this role
Benefits
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £50k + bonus
* Supportive senior management structure
* Autonomy to lead and develop your home
* Ongoing training and career development
* Opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursing Home Manager to lead a service committed to high-quality care and continuous improvement. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.