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Nursing Home Manager – Elderly CareLocation: Sittingbourne, Kent.Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum + performance-related bonusThe OpportunityCompass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established, family-run care provider to recruit a Registered Home Manager for a medium-sized nursing home in Sittingbourne, Kent.This welcoming service provides high-quality nursing, residential and dementia care within a supportive and community-focused environment. As part of a close-knit group with strong values and a hands-on leadership team, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a provider where culture, continuity and quality truly matter.The RoleAs Home Manager, you will be entrusted with leading the home in a way that reflects the provider’s family-led values and long-standing commitment to compassionate care.You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high clinical standards, regulatory compliance and financial stability. More importantly, you will play a key role in nurturing a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel supported, residents feel at home, and families feel listened to.This is a visible, hands-on leadership role. You will work closely with senior leadership within the group, contributing ideas, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the strong sense of community that defines the organisation.You will:Lead with empathy, integrity and approachabilityBe passionate about creating a genuine “home from home” environmentTake pride in developing and retaining staff within a supportive cultureBe confident in managing compliance, performance and budgetsBuild trusted relationships with residents, relatives and external professionalsThis role would suit a manager who thrives in a family-run environment where decisions are made collaboratively and quality of care always comes first.Essential Criteria:Proven experience managing a residential or nursing homeStrong understanding of CQC regulations and safeguardingDemonstrable leadership and team development experienceFinancial awareness and experience managing home performanceClinical qualification (RGN/RMN) desirable but not essentialA positive, hands-on leadership style aligned with a values-driven cultureHow to ApplyIf you are a compassionate and committed leader seeking a role within a supportive, family-run organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Gareth Guyll at Compass Associates on 02394 417 100, or email your CV to for a confidential discussion.ReferralsKnow someone suitable for this role? We offer a £500 John Lewis voucher for every successful referral placed.