Care Home Manager (Clinical)

Bupa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nantwich is seeking a Care Home Manager (Clinical) to oversee the ongoing care of residents, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and effective leadership of clinical teams. Ideal candidates will have a clinical background and experience in elderly care. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000+, plus bonuses and various benefits including paid breaks and flexible working.

Benefits

Global wellbeing programme

Flexible working

Paid breaks and free meal

Gym and fitness facility discounts

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Long Service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Registered Care Home Manager (Clinical) responsible for ongoing care of residents.
• Experience leading and developing a care setting, particularly elderly care.
• DBS check required, cost covered by the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective care provided within the care home.
• Develop strategy and relationships with local authorities and healthcare partners.

Skills

Clinical background

Leadership experience

Approachable and confident

Passionate about caring

Education

Management qualification (Registered Manager’s Award)

Job description

Care Home Manager (Clinical) – Bupa

Location: Richmond Villages Willaston, 261 Crewe Rd, Nantwich, CW5 6GX.

Salary: From £65,000 depending on experience, plus quarterly management bonus.

Job type: Permanent, 40 hours per week.

About Us

Bupa supports those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

Job Description

Registered Care Home Manager (Clinical) responsible for the ongoing care of residents within the care home. Lead the teams, guide and support them to ensure safe and effective care is always provided. Ensure all units comply with CQC standards of care, maintain a safe environment, manage appropriate staff levels, lead on clinical governance, and work with senior professionals to strengthen clinical practice and resident care.

Develop strategy and direction for the village, create and develop strong relationships with local authorities, CQC and Primary Care Trust commissioners, acting as a trusted healthcare partner.

Key Skills / Qualifications

Clinical background with willingness to work towards or obtain a management qualification such as the Registered Manager’s Award.

Leader with experience of leading and developing a care setting, comprehensive experience in elderly care. Approachable, open, confident leader who empowers the team to deliver high standards of care.

Passionate about caring for others, putting residents at the heart of everything you do. Ability to lead by example, share clinical knowledge on quality improvement, and cultivate an open and honest culture.

DBS check required (cost covered by Bupa – £40).

Benefits

Global wellbeing programme (Viva) covering mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. Flexible working and family‑friendly benefits.

• My Healthcare – 24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance (~£350) redeemable against a range of Bupa healthcare products.
• Sick pay scheme – additional to statutory sick pay.
• Paid breaks and free meal with every shift.
• Holidays – 25 days + Bank Holidays.
• Long Service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money.
• Interest‑free travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early wage access up to 40% of earned wages.
• Various pension plans available.
• Parental leave – adoption, birth and co‑parents.
• Menopause plan – support for women's health needs.
• Gym and fitness facility discounts across the UK.

About Bupa

Health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focusing on customers. We champion diversity and representation of the communities we serve. We provide thorough induction, ongoing training and access to apprenticeships and online learning.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and provides reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Job Details

Time Type: Full time.

Job Area: Care Home – Clinical Management.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.