General Manager - Care Home

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking an experienced General Manager for Nazareth House Plymouth to oversee operations and maintain high-quality care standards. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, and continuously improving resident outcomes. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and a passion for elderly care. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and support for well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and benefits package

Supportive leadership culture

Opportunities for professional development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a care home or similar care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and quality frameworks.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the home and ensure quality care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and internal policies.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

CQC standards knowledge

Financial management

Exceptional communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Nazareth Care Charitable Trust at our Care Home as General Manager. Nazareth House Plymouth is a warm, welcoming care home with an excellent reputation for delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), our service is known for the highest standards, strong community relationships and a culture rooted in dignity and respect.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-driven General Manager to lead Nazareth House Plymouth. You will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the home, ensuring the highest quality of care, strong regulatory compliance and a supportive environment for residents, families and staff. You will lead a dedicated team, maintain the home’s excellent standards and continuing strengthening its reputation within the community.

The main responsibility of this role is to manage the day to day running of the home whilst also promoting and maintaining the highest quality of service for our residents through development of person centred care plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, compassionate leadership across all areas of the home
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CQC requirements, internal governance, and organisational policies
• Drive continuous improvement in care quality, operations, and resident outcomes
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing effectively
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence
• Promote the values and mission of Nazareth Care

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure. The offer is also conditional on the premise of completion of the CQC registration process within the required probationary period.

About You

We are currently looking for an experienced, professional, and highly personable General Manager, with a passion for elderly care. The ideal person will be someone who can confidently demonstrate effective leadership and management, putting care and residents first.

• Experienced in managing a care home or similar care setting
• Highly knowledgeable about CQC standards and quality frameworks
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care
• An inspiring communicator with a collaborative approach
• Skilled in financial and operational management
• Committed to upholding the ethos and values of Nazareth Care

You will be required to register with the CQC for this post.

Working for Us

You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Competitive Salary and benefits package
• Supportive senior leadership and organisational culture
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A beautiful uplifting working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents
• We will pay for your DBS disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street