Care Home Manager (Nursing) Swaffham, Norfolk £75,000 per year
Performance-related pay bonus and profit-based bonuses Meridian Business Support are working with a well-established care provider to recruit a Care Home Manager (Nursing) for a service in Swaffham. This is a priority role offering strong earning potential, full operational responsibility, and the support of an experienced regional team.
The role As Care Home Manager (Nursing), you will lead the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and strong commercial performance.This welcoming residential care home provides high-quality, person-centred care in a comfortable and supportive environment. With a dedicated team, modern facilities, and a strong focus on dignity, independence, and wellbeing, it offers a rewarding workplace where compassionate professionals can make a meaningful difference to residents' lives every day.
Key responsibilities include:- Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
- Ensuring compliance with all CQC standards and working towards achieving Outstanding ratings
- Managing budgets and monitoring financial performance, including occupancy levels
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders
- Driving local marketing activity to maintain full occupancy
- Promoting a positive, inclusive culture focused on compassion, dignity and respect
Skills and experience To be successful as Care Home Manager (Nursing), you will bring a balance of leadership, regulatory knowledge and commercial awareness:- Previous experience managing a nursing or residential service
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations with a track record of good or outstanding outcomes
- Commercial understanding, including managing budgets and occupancy
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- NMC registration is desirable but not essential
What’s on offer This Care Home Manager (Nursing) role provides a competitive package and ongoing support:- £75,000 annual salary
- Performance related pay and additional profit-based bonuses
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Loyalty scheme with additional holiday entitlement
- Paid DBS and NMC PIN renewal
- Blue Light Card reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Structured induction and ongoing development opportunities
- Relocation support where required
You will be joining a provider known for high standards of care, strong team engagement, and a values-led approach. The organisation offers the tools, structure and support needed to succeed in a senior leadership role.
If you are an experienced leader ready to step into a visible and rewarding Care Home Manager (Nursing) position, we would welcome your application.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.