Care Home Manager in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Nursing Home Manager in the Derbyshire region, overseeing a well-established care home with a salary of £60,000–£65,000. This is an opportunity to shape a high-performing team, drive outstanding care standards, and make a measurable difference to residents, families, and staff every day.

About the Role:  
As the Registered Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the care home, ensuring safe, person-centred care and regulatory compliance. You will lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team, embedding a culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will directly influence the home’s reputation, clinical outcomes, and overall quality of service.

Key Responsibilities:  
* Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing home, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for all residents.  
* Oversee and maintain robust care planning processes, ensuring assessments, care plans, and reviews are accurate, person-centred, and regularly updated.  
* Lead, support, and develop the staff team through supervision, appraisals, performance management, and effective rota planning.  
* Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, addressing issues promptly and proactively.  
* Monitor clinical and operational performance, using audits, data, and feedback to drive continuous quality improvement.  
* Manage budgets and resources effectively, including staffing, supplies, and services, to maintain financial and operational efficiency.  
* Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders to support collaborative care.  
* Respond to incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely investigation, learning, and implementation of corrective actions.

Key Requirements:  
* Proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Registered Manager within a care home or similar setting.  
* Strong leadership and staff management skills, with a track record of building, motivating, and retaining effective teams.  
* Demonstrable experience in care planning, risk assessment, and person-centred care delivery.  
* In-depth understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and best practice in adult social care.  
* Confident in managing budgets, resources, and operational priorities within a care home environment.  
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a calm and professional approach.  
* Ability to work autonomously, take accountability, and drive improvements in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Desirable Skills:  
* RGN qualification with current NMC registration.  
* Experience managing a nursing home specifically, including oversight of clinical governance.  
* Background in turning around or improving underperforming services.  
* Familiarity with digital care planning and electronic medication systems.

Qualifications:  
* Relevant health and social care qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent).  
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership, management, or care quality.  
* RGN qualification (preferred but not essential).  

If you are an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a nursing home to the highest standards of care, this role offers a strong platform for impact and progression—apply now to be considered.