Nursing Home Manager / Care Home Manager Location: Christchurch, Dorset Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: £65k benefits Sector: Elderly Care | Nursing | Dementia | Residential Are you a seasoned Care Home Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional care and leading high-performing teams? A well-established, purpose-built care home located in a beautiful coastal setting is seeking an experienced leader to take its operations to the next level. This respected, nursing home currently holds a “Good” rating from the CQC, with areas recognised as “Outstanding” in responsiveness. The home provides a range of services, including nursing, residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care. This is a rare opportunity to build on strong foundations and work towards achieving an Outstanding overall rating. About the Role As the Registered Manager / Nursing Home Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational and clinical leadership of the home. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance, drive occupancy, and maintain a safe, person-centred environment where residents thrive and staff feel supported. This role offers full operational autonomy with support from a skilled Deputy Manager, Administrator, and dedicated teams in hospitality, housekeeping, and clinical care. You will also receive structured external support from operational and central teams to help you focus on excellence and growth. Key Responsibilities as Nursing Home Manager: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of personalised care. Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory bodies. Manage financial performance, oversee budgets, and maintain high occupancy. Build strong, transparent relationships with residents, families, staff, and local stakeholders. Drive a continuous improvement culture, identifying areas for development and implementing solutions. Implement effective marketing and community engagement strategies. Maintain robust administrative systems, policies, and procedures. Ideal Candidate for the Nursing Home Manager / Care Home Manager vacancy: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within a “Good” or above-rated nursing home. Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and care legislation. Proven ability to manage teams, develop staff, and lead by example. Commercial acumen with a focus on occupancy growth and reputation building. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Nursing qualification with NMC registration is desirable, but not essential. Why Join Us? A confidential, career-defining leadership role in a highly regarded care setting. Join a provider committed to clinical excellence, employee wellbeing, and professional growth. Support from senior leadership and a collaborative internal structure. Competitive remuneration, performance rewards, and continuous development opportunities