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

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

• 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

• 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.