Nursing Home Manager
Watton, Norfolk
Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) + Outstanding Bonus Scheme
Full-time | Permanent
Lead with Purpose. Inspire a Team. Change Lives.
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Nursing Home Manager to take the helm of a spacious, modern 70-bed care home located in the heart of Watton.
This is your chance to step into a beautifully designed, purpose-built home that blends high-quality clinical care with a warm, person-centred approach. You'll have the freedom and support to shape a service that not only meets standards-but exceeds them.
About the Home
Set in a vibrant market town with excellent links to Norwich, this thoughtfully designed home spans three stylishly furnished floors. Every resident enjoys their own en-suite room, and every team member is committed to delivering care with dignity, respect, and heart.
The home is well-staffed, well-resourced, and ready for the right leader to elevate it to the next level.
What You'll Be Doing as a Nursing Home Manager:
As the Nursing Home Manager, you'll lead from the front-creating a positive, forward-thinking culture that brings out the best in your team and offers residents the highest standard of living.
Key Responsibilities for the Home Manager include:
- Motivate and manage a compassionate care team, leading with integrity and vision
- Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and implement clinical governance best practices
- Drive performance, occupancy, and financial success of the home
- Lead recruitment, staff retention, and training to build a strong, stable workforce
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and local stakeholders
- Implement continuous improvement strategies across the home
- Ensure safe working practices, robust risk management, and a thriving care environment
What We're Looking For in the Nursing Home Manager:
? A minimum of 3 years' experience in managing a large residential or nursing care service
? Strong knowledge of CQC standards and care sector regulations
? Inspirational leadership style with excellent people management skills
? Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and occupancy targets
? A passion for building inclusive, supportive cultures where staff and residents thrive
? NMC registration is desirable but not essential
What's in It for You as a Nursing Home Manager?
? Salary up to £70,000 per year (DOE)
? Generous bonus scheme tied to performance
? 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
? Paid NMC PIN renewal (if applicable)
? Relocation support available
? Free DBS check
? Comprehensive induction & tailored leadership training
? Career development pathways
? Blue Light Card - we'll cover your membership
? Employee Assistance Programme
? Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that truly invests in its managers
This is more than a management role - it's your chance to lead a home that feels like home.
If you're ready to bring your energy, expertise, and compassion to a team that values excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to arrange a confidential chat and explore this opportunity further by contacting Amanda at Time Recruitment
