Nursing Home Manager
Watton, Norfolk
Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) + Outstanding Bonus Scheme
Full-time | Permanent
Lead with Purpose. Inspire a Team. Change Lives.
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Nursing Home Manager to take the helm of a spacious, modern 70-bed care home located in the heart of Watton.
This is your chance to step into a beautifully designed, purpose-built home that blends high-quality clinical care with a warm, person-centred approach. You'll have the freedom and support to shape a service that not only meets standards-but exceeds them.
About the Home
Set in a vibrant market town with excellent links to Norwich, this thoughtfully designed home spans three stylishly furnished floors. Every resident enjoys their own en-suite room, and every team member is committed to delivering care with dignity, respect, and heart.
The home is well-staffed, well-resourced, and ready for the right leader to elevate it to the next level.
What You'll Be Doing as a Nursing Home Manager:
As the Nursing Home Manager, you'll lead from the front-creating a positive, forward-thinking culture that brings out the best in your team and offers residents the highest standard of living.
Key Responsibilities for the Home Manager include:
Motivate and manage a compassionate care team, leading with integrity and vision
Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and implement clinical governance best practices
Drive performance, occupancy, and financial success of the home
Lead recruitment, staff retention, and training to build a strong, stable workforce
Build trusted relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and local stakeholders
Implement continuous improvement strategies across the home
Ensure safe working practices, robust risk management, and a thriving care environment
What We're Looking For in the Nursing Home Manager:
✅ A minimum of 3 years' experience in managing a large residential or nursing care service
✅ Strong knowledge of CQC standards and care sector regulations
✅ Inspirational leadership style with excellent people management skills
✅ Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and occupancy targets
✅ A passion for building inclusive, supportive cultures where staff and residents thrive
✅ NMC registration is desirable but not essential
What's in It for You as a Nursing Home Manager?
✨ Salary up to £70,000 per year (DOE)
✨ Generous bonus scheme tied to performance
✨ 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
✨ Paid NMC PIN renewal (if applicable)
✨ Relocation support available
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Comprehensive induction & tailored leadership training
✨ Career development pathways
✨ Blue Light Card - we'll cover your membership
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that truly invests in its managers
This is more than a management role - it's your chance to lead a home that feels like home.
If you're ready to bring your energy, expertise, and compassion to a team that values excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to arrange a confidential chat and explore this opportunity further by contacting Amanda at Time Recruitment