Nursing Home Manager - Christchurch

Posting date19 August 2025

Closing date18/09/2025 17:23:47

Salary£65,000 to £70,000 per year

LocationBH23

CompanyPurosearch

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference17018083

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Nursing Home Manager – Christchurch, Dorset


Salary: Circa £65,000 + Excellent Pension + 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Are you an experienced nursing home manager, care home manager or registered home manager looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful home in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset.

Our home is a stunning building set in a lovely location, providing high-quality elderly care in a supportive and compassionate environment. We are seeking a proven nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager who can deliver outstanding leadership and maintain excellent standards of care.


The Role


As the nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager, you will be responsible for:



  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with CQC legislation.



  • Delivering person-centred elderly care in line with the Gold Standard Framework.



  • Managing a dedicated staff team, promoting professional development, and supporting a positive culture.



  • Driving occupancy, financial performance, and operational excellence.



  • Building strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.




    The Person


    To be considered for this nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager role, you must have:



    • NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care Management or RMA qualification (essential).



    • Proven experience as a nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager within a nursing home setting.



    • Strong knowledge of CQC compliance, safeguarding, and clinical governance.



    • Understanding of the Gold Standard Framework and elderly care best practice.



    • Excellent leadership, communication, and financial management skills.




      Benefits




      • Salary circa £65,000 (£70k max)



      • Excellent pension scheme



      • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays



      • Supportive provider with strong values and commitment to elderly care




        This is a rare opportunity for an experienced nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager to join a highly regarded provider and take the lead in a beautiful, well-established home in one of Dorset’s most desirable areas.

        Apply now to find out more, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about this nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager role in Christchurch, Dorset.

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