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Home Manager | Nursing & Residential Care Home

United Kingdom, Dorchester Employment contract 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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Compass Associates are proud to be working with a growing and forward-thinking care provider that is looking to appoint a commercially driven Home Manager for a well-established nursing and residential care home in Dorchester. The home is medium-sized and currently stable, with a strong clinical structure already in place. The next phase for the home is focused on increasing occupancy and strengthening its commercial performance, making this an exciting opportunity for a manager who thrives on growth and development.

Job Responsibility

  • Take full operational responsibility for the service
  • Driving occupancy
  • Building strong local relationships
  • Ensuring the home continues to deliver high standards of care and compliance

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Home Manager within elderly care
  • Proven track record of driving occupancy and improving commercial performance
  • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance
  • Experience managing nursing or dementia care services
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and referral sources
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen

Nice to have

  • Nurse qualification with active NMC PIN
  • Experience working within a growing care provider
  • Background in privately funded care markets

What we offer

Performance-related bonus

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