Registered Home Manager – Willow Park

Careline Lifestyles; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Registered Home Manager to lead a new nursing home. You will ensure the highest standards of clinical and personal care while fostering a supportive environment for residents and staff. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and proven management experience. Join a team committed to quality care and positive impacts in the lives of individuals.

Benefits

Competitive salary with attractive bonus

33 days of annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to lead a new service

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a care home or similar complex care service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop teams.
• Experience working with complex clinical needs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of the home.
• Ensure exceptional standards of nursing, residential, and holistic care at all times.
• Uphold all regulatory requirements and maintain compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Registered Home Manager - Willow Park

Location: Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Salary: Competitive + Attractive Bonus

Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent, On-site

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and compassionate Registered Home Manager to lead our brand-new nursing and residential home in Elswick. This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident and visionary Registered Nurse to shape a new service, build a strong team, and deliver outstanding care from the very beginning.

As Home Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of clinical and personal care are consistently delivered, while driving excellence across all operational areas. You will create a culture rooted in dignity, independence, respect, and person‑centred support. Alongside maintaining regulatory compliance, you will also play a key role in achieving business objectives, ensuring sustainability, and promoting the long‑term success of the home.

You will work closely with a highly skilled support network, including Directors, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, PBS Practitioners, Therapy Assistants, and the Quality Assurance Team, ensuring a truly multidisciplinary approach to care.

This is a senior and influential role that requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a clear passion for improving the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and oversee the day‑to‑day running of the home
• Ensure exceptional standards of nursing, residential, and holistic care at all times
• Lead, mentor, and support staff, ensuring they have the skills, confidence, and resources to deliver safe and effective careUphold all regulatory requirements and maintain compliance with CQC standards
• Manage budgets, resources, and contracts to ensure efficient and sustainable operations
• Make strategic decisions that support long‑term growth, service development, and market competitiveness
• Lead on specific clinical areas or development projects, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners, and external professionals
• Provide out‑of‑hours on‑call support (shared responsibility)
• Offer clinical support and step in as a Registered Nurse when required
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture for staff and residents

What You Need

• Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD) – essential
• Proven experience managing a care home or similar complex care service
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop teams
• Excellent English, numeracy, and digital literacy
• Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to make sound long‑term decisions
• A friendly, approachable manner with excellent communication skills
• A compassionate, ethical, and trustworthy nature with a commitment to high‑quality care
• Experience working with complex clinical needs and multidisciplinary teams

About Us

Careline Lifestyles is a family‑run specialist provider with over 30 years of experience in nursing and residential care. We support adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs and complex physical disabilities.

Our mission is to empower individuals to live fulfilling, enriched, and meaningful lives—upholding dignity, identity, independence, and choice at every stage. As a Home Manager with us, you will be part of an organisation that genuinely values its people and places quality at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and a collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to lead a brand‑new, purpose‑driven service
• Be part of a well‑established, family‑run business with strong values

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.