Nursing Home Manager - Christchurch

Posting date:	19 August 2025
Salary:	£65,000 to £70,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 September 2025
Location:	BH23
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-54832-20726

Summary

Nursing Home Manager – Christchurch, Dorset

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Excellent Pension + 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Are you an experienced nursing home manager, care home manager or registered home manager looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful home in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset.

Our home is a stunning building set in a lovely location, providing high-quality elderly care in a supportive and compassionate environment. We are seeking a proven nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager who can deliver outstanding leadership and maintain excellent standards of care.

The Role

As the nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with CQC legislation.

  
  

• Delivering person-centred elderly care in line with the Gold Standard Framework.

  
  

• Managing a dedicated staff team, promoting professional development, and supporting a positive culture.

  
  

• Driving occupancy, financial performance, and operational excellence.

  
  

• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.

  
  

  The Person

  To be considered for this nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager role, you must have:

  • NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care Management or RMA qualification (essential).

    
    

  • Proven experience as a nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager within a nursing home setting.

    
    

  • Strong knowledge of CQC compliance, safeguarding, and clinical governance.

    
    

  • Understanding of the Gold Standard Framework and elderly care best practice.

    
    

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and financial management skills.

    
    

    Benefits

    • Salary circa £65,000 (£70k max)

      
      

    • Excellent pension scheme

      
      

    • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

      
      

    • Supportive provider with strong values and commitment to elderly care

      
      

      This is a rare opportunity for an experienced nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager to join a highly regarded provider and take the lead in a beautiful, well-established home in one of Dorset’s most desirable areas.

      Apply now to find out more, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about this nursing home manager / care home manager / registered home manager role in Christchurch, Dorset.