Turnaround Home Manager – Nurse qualified
Lytham St Annes – Northwest England
Up to £95,000 DOE
40% Bonus + Private Medical + Exceptional Support
I’m partnering with a leading national care provider to recruit an experienced Turnaround Home Manager for one of their flagship homes. The service is located in a beautiful coastal town Northwest coast.
This isn’t a typical Home Manager post. It’s a rare opportunity for a proven turnaround specialist to step into a high-potential service and lead a full transformation. With around 60+ residents currently in place and significant scope for growth, the right leader will shape the future direction of the home, elevate quality, and rebuild its reputation as a provider of choice in the region.
The Package
Salary up to £95,000 per annum
40% annual bonus linked to quality, occupancy, and operational KPIs
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension scheme
5.6 weeks annual leave
What We’re Looking For
Nurse-qualified with an active NMC PIN
Proven experience managing a nursing home with a minimum of 60 beds
A track record of turning around underperforming care homes
Strong understanding of CQC frameworks and delivering improved ratings
Commercially astute with the ability to drive occupancy, strengthen referral pipelines, and stabilise financial performance
A resilient, inspiring leadership style with the ability to unite, motivate, and develop teams
Genuine passion for creating a culture of high-quality, person-centred careThe Challenge Ahead
The home currently holds a Requires Improvement rating, with groundwork already underway to move forward. A recent inspection is expected to maintain the RI rating — providing the perfect moment for a new leader to step in, build momentum, and deliver measurable, sustainable improvement.
You’ll work alongside a highly supportive Regional and Quality Team, but this is your service to shape. You’ll be the driving force behind rebuilding trust, re-establishing referral streams, and re-energising the workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all operational and clinical functions of a large, complex service
Develop and deliver a full turnaround strategy focused on quality, safety, and compliance
Rebuild key external partnerships with commissioners, health professionals, and local authorities
Drive occupancy by restoring confidence and enhancing reputation
Inspire, coach, and develop your team to create a culture of accountability, pride, and shared purpose
Position the home as a leading care provider in the region
About the Provider
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing, family-run care organisation with over 130 homes nationwide. The group has seen significant expansion through both acquisitions and new service openings, underpinned by a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and supporting its leaders to succeed.
They invest heavily in their managers, providing clear development pathways, hands-on support, and a culture built on: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity.
If you’re an experienced turnaround specialist with the resilience, clinical expertise, and strategic mindset to transform a large service, I’d love to speak with you. This is a role where your leadership will make a lasting impact — and your legacy will be visible for years to come.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy