At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional care and support in a vibrant care home.
- Company: Join Kingsley Healthcare, a family-run business making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, career development, and fantastic employee perks.
- Other info: Work in a luxurious care home with excellent facilities and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises compassion and quality care.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing a nursing/residential home and knowledge of CQC standards required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.
As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values‑driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.
Our commitment to people‑first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023). If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.
As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high‑quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy. You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams. These teams will collaborate with you to ensure smooth operations and exceptional care for our residents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion, and empathy.
- Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
- Manage the home’s budget, ensuring financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
- Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.
Skills and Attributes
- Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home.
- A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors.
- A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home.
- Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person‑centred care.
- Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.
Education and Qualification
- Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).
What will you gain?
- Pay: £75,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Days
- Excellent PRP
- Additional bonuses based on excess profit
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Blue Light Card Scheme.
- Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.
- We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure.
- Annual NMC PIN renewal paid.
- Excellent performance related bonus.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement.
- Relocation assistance provided.
Our flagship, purpose‑built care home in Partington, Manchester, provides a luxurious setting for nursing, residential and dementia care. Residents love Four Oaks’ beautiful bedroom suites and delightful amenities that include a cinema room and showpiece sunroom.
Location: 28 Wood Lane, Partington, Manchester M31 4ND
Your right to work in the UK: In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.
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