Nursing Home Manager

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.

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

Personal & Professional Responsibilities

• Hold a nursing qualification (RGN or equivalent)
• 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 similar)
• 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

Competitive salary of £50k + bonus

Supportive senior management structure

Autonomy to lead and develop your home

Ongoing training and career development

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.