Commissioning Nursing Home Manager

This Company is a well-established care home provider operating with high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care homes across the north-east. They focus on person-centred care, dignity, and independence for residents, supported by well-trained and compassionate staff. The company prides itself on being small enough to care but big enough to make a difference, offering a supportive, family-like culture with strong leadership, modern facilities, and genuine opportunities for staff development and progression.
 
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant operations.
Maintain CQC compliance and deliver ongoing improvement and environmental action plans.
Provide clinical oversight to ensure residents receive the highest standards of nursing and personal care.
Oversee and ensure safe administration, storage, and recording of medication, in line with NMC and CQC standards.
Build and develop a strong, stable staff team, reducing agency use and improving retention.
Promote high-quality, person-centred care for all residents.
Support and guide digital implementation (electronic care planning and medicine management).
Drive a positive and professional culture within the home.Requirements
Essential:

Commissioning experience
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
Registered Home Manager with proven success in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, deliver improvements, and sustain compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Longevity and stability in previous management roles.Desirable:

Nurse-qualified with an active NMC Pin. (Open to lapsed)
Experience with digital care systems (care plans and eMAR).
Strong track record of improving and maintaining “Good” ratings.Benefits

Salary: £75,000 DOE + Bonus Structure
Great opportunity who is potentially looking to step up
Hours: Full-time (minimum 40 hours, flexible).
Supportive leadership — approachable seniors and hands-on owner.
Opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, non–top-heavy organisation.
Tailored training and development opportunities.
If you are interested in this position, please apply, or for more information contact James Wilcock at Domus Recruitment.

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