Home Manager


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£60,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE24 0PU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Home Manager

Location: Derby

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Home Manager to lead an established nursing and residential care service in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse-qualified manager to take responsibility for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of a well-established service with a strong reputation for quality.

The service is currently performing well, with strong occupancy and a positive CQC history, and the organisation is looking for a confident and visible leader who can build on this success while developing a strong and positive team culture.

A key focus of the role will be people management. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading teams, having difficult conversations, managing performance and creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and accountable.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the service

Provide visible, approachable and effective leadership to the staff team

Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care

Manage staff performance, attendance, conduct and development effectively

Build strong working relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues

Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and person-centred support

Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and relevant legislation

Maintain effective governance, audits, policies and quality assurance processes

Monitor and support occupancy and the overall performance of the service

Manage staffing levels, rotas and resources effectively

Work closely with senior and regional management to deliver organisational objectives

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the service

Respond confidently to challenges and ensure issues are addressed promptly

Maintain a positive culture where communication, accountability and teamwork are prioritised

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with strong leadership experience within nursing, residential or elderly care.

You may currently be working as a:

Home Manager

Registered Manager

Nursing Home Manager

Clinical Manager

You will ideally have experience managing a regulated care service and a strong understanding of CQC, governance, safeguarding and quality standards.

Most importantly, you will be a confident people leader who is comfortable managing teams, addressing performance issues and communicating effectively at all levels.

You should be:

A qualified RGN or RMN

Experienced within nursing or residential care

Confident leading and managing teams

Comfortable managing performance and difficult conversations

A strong and clear communicator

Approachable, visible and hands-on

Commercially and operationally aware

Experienced working within a CQC-regulated environment

Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Company pension

Support from an experienced wider management team

Opportunity to lead an established and well-performing service

Long-term career opportunity with an organisation known for strong staff retention

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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