Interim Home Manager | 12-Month Fixed - Term Contract
Location Nottinghamshire
Salary Negotiable depending on experience, skills and suitability
Contract 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent)
Start Date ASAP
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and creating a positive impact from day one?
Do you thrive on leading new services and building high-performing teams?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Home Manager to lead 50 + bed care home in Nottingham.
We are looking for an experienced leader who can confidently take ownership of the service from day one, providing stability, strong leadership and operational excellence.
The home provides high-quality Residential, Dementia and Nursing Care for older people and has a committed, experienced team in place. This role has arisen due to the current Home Manager being on long-term sick leave, with no confirmed date for a phased return.
Initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, there is the potential for the role to become permanent depending on future business needs and the progress of the current manager's return.
About the Home
Purpose-built, 50+ bed care home.
Providing Residential, Dementia and Nursing Care.
Strong internal governance and quality assurance processes.
Rated within the highest performance band
You will be responsible for:
Providing strong, visible leadership to motivate, develop and support the staff team.
Maintaining excellent governance, quality assurance, internal auditing and risk management systems.
Ensuring the home remains fully compliant.
Driving continuous quality improvement and preparing the service for future regulatory inspections.
Sustaining and improving occupancy through effective marketing, relationship building and reputation management.
Managing the home independently, using your experience, professional judgement and leadership skills expected of an experienced Registered Manager.
Working collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, commissioners, Local Authority representatives and external agencies.
Promoting an open, honest and transparent culture, setting clear expectations through effective verbal and written communication.
Ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Interim Home Manager or Care Home Consultant.
Experience managing Residential, Dementia and Nursing services.
Strong operational leadership and people management skills.
A proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, compliance and risk management.
Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and the 13 Fundamental Standards.
Experience maintaining or improving occupancy and commercial performance.
The confidence to work independently and make informed operational decisions.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, residents, families and external professionals.
A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for a permanent opportunity.
Opportunity to lead a well-established service with strong foundations.
Support from an experienced senior leadership team.
The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of residents and colleagues.
Location
The home is located in Nottinghamshire, with excellent transport links and is easily commutable from Nottingham, Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, West Bridgford, Hucknall, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Southwell, Ilkeston, Derby, and surrounding areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 in vouchers or a charity donation of your choice for every successful referral.
How to Apply
For further details or to apply, please contact Dolce Goldring on 02392 417109 or send your CV to [email protected].
If you are an experienced care leader looking for your next interim challenge and are passionate about delivering outstanding care, strong leadership and operational excellence, I would love to hear from you.
