Care Home Manager (Nursing)

About the role

Are you a proven Care Home Manager seeking a new challenge in a purpose-built, modern care setting? Buckingham Lodge in Watton is looking for an exceptional leader to take the reins of our 70-bed care home delivering nursing care. This post is available due to recent internal role changes.

About the Home

Buckingham Lodge offers high-quality care in a contemporary, well-equipped setting. All 70 rooms are single with en-suite shower facilities, arranged over three floors. The home is tastefully decorated to a high standard throughout and sits in a vibrant market town with strong transport links from Norwich. Join us and make a difference in a community where residents thrive and feel at home.

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.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and empathy.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals who are committed to delivering person-centred care.
• Ensure that 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 that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a well-thought-out 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.
• Have oversight of all records to ensure that the home’s administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the home’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as necessary.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring that the home is a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a large setting.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC standards and care regulations.
• Skilled in staff recruitment, retention, and development.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership credentials.
• Commercially astute with an eye for occupancy and growth opportunities.
• Committed to community engagement and local reputation building.
• Able to inspire a team and lead by example.

Education and qualification

• Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential).

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.