Registered Nursing Home Manager – Lead with Passion & Excellence
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
A Rewarding Leadership Opportunity in a Compassionate Care Environment
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a nursing and residential care home, ensuring exceptional standards of care, dignity, and independence for all residents.
This role is ideal for an inspirational leader who is committed to quality, compliance, and team development, with a focus on delivering outstanding person-centred care.
Why Join This Organisation?
- Be part of a reputable care provider, committed to enhancing the lives of elderly residents.
- Work within a supportive, family-oriented culture, where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything.
- Have full autonomy to lead, inspire, and drive excellence within a well-established care home.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Managing the overall operation of the nursing and residential home, ensuring it remains compliant and person-centred.
- Providing strong leadership, motivating staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
- Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Developing care strategies, ensuring residents receive individualised support tailored to their needs.
- Overseeing recruitment, training, and staff development, fostering a positive and professional team culture.
- Balancing care delivery with business objectives, ensuring efficient resource management and budget control.
- Building relationships with external professionals, including GPs, dentists, chiropodists, and dieticians.
- Promoting activities and well-being initiatives, ensuring residents enjoy enriching experiences such as gardening, cooking courses, social events, and therapy services.
What Are They Looking For?
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with an active NMC PIN.
- Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management.
- Proven experience managing a care home, preferably within nursing, residential, or dementia care.
- A strong understanding of CQC compliance, health & safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Excellent leadership and team development skills, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and motivation.
- Business acumen, with experience in budget management, occupancy growth, and operational efficiency.
- A compassionate, resident-first approach, ensuring the highest levels of dignity, choice, and independence.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive Salary – Recognising your experience and leadership skills.
- Fully Funded Training & Development – Continuous professional growth opportunities.
- 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus bank holidays for work-life balance.
- Paid DBS & NMC PIN Renewal – Supporting your professional certification.
- Comprehensive Professional Development – Pathways to career progression within a leading care provider.
- A Strong Support Network – Direct support from the Regional Manager and wider leadership teams.
About the Organisation
Our client is a trusted provider of residential and nursing care, committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate services in a welcoming, home-like environment.
They offer a wide range of care options, including specialist dementia support, ensuring residents enjoy enriching lifestyles while maintaining dignity and choice.
With strong leadership and a clear vision for excellence, they are looking for passionate, experienced care professionals to drive improvements and enhance quality of life for residents.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career!
To discuss this role in confidence, contact Howard Green:
howard@oaklakesearch.com
07792 309378
