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Nursing Home Manager 

Location   Wolverhampton


Salary      £65,000–£70,000 + 20% Annual Bonus

 

Are you a nurse-qualified Home Manager ready for your next challenge?

Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team?

Looking to join a large, well-established care provider with excellent support and progression opportunities?

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse Qualified Home Manager to lead a 50+ bed nursing, residential and dementia care home in Wolverhampton. The service provides high-quality care  residents, with strong occupancy and a well-established presence in the local area.

 

You will have overall responsibility for the home's clinical, operational and commercial performance, ensuring exceptional care, regulatory compliance and a positive culture throughout the service. This role requires a confident, resilient leader who can lead by example, hold people accountable and manage an established team with a firm but fair approach.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day management of the home.

  • Deliver outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care.

  • Maintain CQC compliance and strong clinical governance.

  • Recruit, develop and inspire the staff team.

  • Manage occupancy, budgets and overall home performance.

  • Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals.

  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service.

About You

  • Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) - Essential.

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Home Manager within elderly care.

  • Previous experience managing a nursing home.

  • Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and clinical governance.

  • A confident, resilient leader who is firm, fair and approachable.

  • Passionate about delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000.

  • 20% annual performance bonus.

  • Opportunity to join a large, well-established care provider.

  • Full handover from the current Home Manager.

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

  • Strong, stable service with excellent occupancy and established systems.

Location

This nursing and residential home is located in Wolverhampton, with excellent transport links and an easy commute from surrounding areas including Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Bilston, Cannock, Telford, Bridgnorth, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Stafford, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

 

These locations offer a range of living options, from bustling towns and cities to quieter suburban and rural communities, all within a convenient commute of the home.

 

About the Role

This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to lead a well-established service, shape its future, and create an environment where residents feel safe, valued and empowered, while developing a motivated team that is proud of the care they provide.

 

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 vouchers or a charity donation of your choice for every successful referral.

 

How to Apply

If you're a nurse-qualified Home Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Dolce Goldring at Compass Associates on 02392 417109 or 07415 650158, or email [email protected] to discuss this opportunity further.