Care Home Manager

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: Up to £55,000 per year (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Salaried

Excellent Performance-Related Pay (PRP)

About the Role
Minerva Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking care provider with exciting plans for growth in Norfolk. With a £15 million investment in new nursing and residential homes, they are looking for an exceptional Care Home Manager to lead their team and deliver high-quality care.

As Care Home Manager, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the home. This includes ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, maintaining full occupancy, and fostering a culture that prioritises resident wellbeing.

The Home Manager will have support from dedicated Operations and Central teams, as well as a strong on-site team, including Deputy Managers, Administrators, Hospitality, and Housekeeping teams, to help ensure smooth operations and outstanding care delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and compassionate organisation committed to excellence in care.

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a team of care professionals, promoting a culture of kindness and person-centred care.
Recruit, train, and retain skilled staff to provide outstanding care.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including CQC standards.
Manage the home's budget effectively, meeting financial targets and controlling costs.
Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy.
Build strong relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Oversee administrative functions, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping.
Monitor the performance of the home, identifying areas for improvement and driving necessary changes.
Mitigate risks effectively to maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.Skills and Attributes

Proven experience managing a nursing or residential care home.
Strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven track record of achieving Outstanding ratings.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
A commercially focused approach with experience in marketing services and maintaining high occupancy levels.
Passionate about providing person-centred care and driving continual improvement.Qualifications

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

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Blue Light Card Scheme - enrolment fee reimbursed, offering discounts on holidays, days out, and over 15,000 brands.
Fully funded DBS disclosure.
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid (if applicable).
Generous performance-related bonus scheme.
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.For more information, please contact Emma at Minerva Recruitment on (phone number removed) (option 2)