Assistant Nursing Home Manager (Progression to Registered Manager) | Purley
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 | 40-hours per week
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager or Home Manager to join a well‑established nursing home in Purley, with a clear, structured pathway into becoming the future CQC Registered Manager.
This is a busy, clinically complex nursing service with a strong palliative care focus, a stable nursing team, and an exceptionally experienced leadership structure. The organisation is preparing for growth, with a new home due to be acquired later this year and a further service planned to open in early 2027.
As part of this expansion, the current Registered Manager will transition into a Regional Manager role, creating a planned succession opportunity for the right individual. A long, supportive handover is guaranteed, with the current manager retaining CQC registration until late 2027.
The Opportunity
- Join as Assistant Manager with full exposure to all aspects of home leadership
- Step into the Registered Manager role once the RM moves into a regional post
- Benefit from a long, structured handover and ongoing mentorship
- Work within a well‑run, well‑resourced nursing home with complex clinical needs
- Be part of an organisation investing in growth, leadership development, and long‑term stability
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced Deputy Manager or Home Manager of a smaller service
- Nurse‑qualified (essential)
- Strong clinical background with confidence managing complex needs
- Skilled in palliative care or keen to develop further
- Mature, grounded leadership style; ideally someone settled and seeking long‑term progression
- CIPD or strong HR capability advantageous
- Ambitious, improvement‑driven, and ready for a structured development pathway
Why This Role Stands Out
- Guaranteed progression route into a Registered Manager role
- Long, supportive handover through to late 2027
- Stable, well‑resourced home with strong clinical support
- Organisational growth creating genuine career mobility
- Attractive salary of £50,000 - £60,000pa
- A chance to step into a senior leadership role at the right pace, with the right support
Assistant Home Manager employer: JCO Healthcare
Join a well-regarded independent nursing home in Haverhill, where you will have the autonomy to lead and develop a dedicated team while ensuring the highest standards of care for residents. With a supportive ownership team and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers a rewarding opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a genuine impact in the community.
