Registered Home Manager | Residential, Nursing, Dementia

Home Manager (RGN/RMN) | Nursing, Residential and Dementia Care
Location: Essex
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (D.O.E)
Benefits: Competitive

Compass Associates are delighted to be working with a growing, luxury care provider who are looking to appoint an experienced, permanent, nurse-qualified Home Manager to lead a medium-sized care home in Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to join a provider with a strong reputation for quality and ambitious plans for growth, leading a home where high standards and an exceptional resident experience are at the heart of everything.

The Role:

As Home Manager, you will bring clinical credibility, continuity and clear direction to the home, ensuring residents and families continue to enjoy an outstanding standard of care and service.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the home, maintaining excellent care standards, effective governance and compliance with CQC requirements
• Providing clinical leadership and oversight, ensuring safe, person-centred practice
• Delivering a premium experience for residents and families that reflects the provider’s luxury standards
• Coaching the Deputy Manager and wider team, developing capability and future leaders, and building a positive culture through visible leadership and consistent communication
• Maintaining high occupancy through quality care and trusted relationships with families and community partners
• Managing budgets and workforce planning, sustaining a stable workforce with minimal agency reliance

Requirements:

• A Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a current, active NMC PIN
• Experience as a Home Manager, with a record of developing motivated teams and delivering high-quality care
• Experience within a premium or luxury care setting would be advantageous
• Sound understanding of CQC requirements and the clinical judgement to maintain standards across nursing, residential and dementia care
• Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy, budgets and workforce planning
• Confidence leading projects and managing change
• Ability to remain calm and make considered decisions under pressure
• An approachable, visible leader who listens, builds trust and supports colleagues to succeed

If you’re an experienced, nurse-qualified Home Manager who is ready for your next challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We also offer £500 John Lewis vouchers or a donation to a designated charity for every successful recommendation.

Applications:
If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply or send an updated copy of your CV to Kharris@compassltd.co.uk