Elderly Nursing Home Manager | Good CQC
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full-time, permanent – 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri, with flexibility as required)
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a highly reputable, family-run care provider seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a specialist challenging behaviour and dementia care unit within a modern, purpose-built medium size service.
The home is currently rated “Good” with CQC and has maintained full occupancy for several years. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on leader to join a stable organisation that prioritises care quality, staff development, and service excellence, with a shared goal of achieving Outstanding in its next inspection.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and experienced Home Manager with a strong background in managing services that support residents with challenging behaviour, complex needs, or mental health conditions.
A nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD) is preferred; however, exceptional non-nursing candidates with extensive management experience in similar settings will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who can motivate and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring outstanding standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding across the service.
Requirements – Essential
- Proven management experience within an elderly care, mental health, or complex needs setting
- Strong understanding and practical application of CQC standards and safeguarding responsibilities
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum
- Performance-related bonus
- Company pension
- Discounted or free meals and on-site parking
- Supportive senior management team with an open, family-oriented culture
- Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Interview Process
The recruitment process will consist of two stages:
Stage One: Informal visit and discussion with the management team
Stage Two: Formal interview with the Operations Director and senior stakeholders
Location
The home is easily commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton, Alsager, Leek, Stone, Cheadle, and surrounding areas across South Cheshire.
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Home Manager to join a well-established, growing care provider. The role offers the autonomy to lead a dedicated team within a supportive environment, with the resources and backing to deliver exceptional care and achieve Outstanding CQC ratings. The client is happy to offer a salary of up to £70,000 per annum.
Recommendations
Compass associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Chabely Lainez direct on 02394211145 or 07778122535. Alternatively email an updated CV to [email protected]
