Nursing Home Manager, AVANTE CARE AND SUPPORT

About the role

Exceptional Leadership for Exceptional Care. We are seeking an accomplished Nursing Home Manager to lead one of our Nursing Care Homes in Kent. This is a key leadership appointment for an experienced care professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, operational performance, and delivering the highest standards of care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the nursing home
• Driving clinical excellence and quality outcomes
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Leading and developing nursing and care teams
• Maintaining high occupancy and strong commercial performance
• Managing budgets, resources, and operational KPIs
• Supporting resident wellbeing through person-centred care planning
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, commissioners, and healthcare professionals
• Preparing and leading the service through CQC inspections
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Registered Manager within a nursing environment
• Active NMC registration (RGN preferred)
• Strong clinical governance and quality management experience
• Excellent understanding of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary nursing and care teams
• Experience managing budgets and service performance
• Demonstrable success in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Not specified

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• Salary of £75,000 - £80,000+
• Athletic performance-related bonus
• Senior leadership support and autonomy
• Structured career progression opportunities
• Continuous professional development
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition and reward programmes

Pay

Salary of £75,000 - £80,000+

Schedule

Full Time | Permanent