Jobs, fresher vacancy - Nursing Home Manager • Kent

Company: Howard Finley

Kent

Home Manager - Learning Disability Nursing Home Dover £40,000 - £45,000 per year | 15 beds | Full-time, permanent We're looking for an experienced and committed Home Manager to lead a small 15-bed nursing home in Dover, specialising in care for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. This is a well-established service in a quiet residential area, with easy access to public transport and local amenities. The home offers both permanent and respite placements and provides care for a range of needs including older adults, younger adults, autism, COPD, stroke recovery, and end-of-life care. About the Role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, leading a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The service has capacity for up to 15 residents, allowing you to focus on individual support rather than high-volume management. This is a hands-on management role where you'll be involved in everything from staffing and training to compliance and care planning. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from applicants who: Have solid management experience in a nursing or specialist care setting Have specific experience supporting people with learning disabilities Are confident managing teams and running a service to a high standard Have a stable work history - we're looking for someone who's reliable and committed, not moving from job to job Hold (or are working towards) NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent What the Home Offers Lift and stairlift access throughout Pet-friendly (by arrangement) Residents can bring their own furniture Smoke-free environment Minibus/transport for trips and appointments Close to shops and public transport links Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 per year, depending on experience Supportive senior management team Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities within the organisation If you're a strong leader who wants to make a real difference in a smaller, supportive service - we'd love to hear from you. Please send up to date cv's to Jacob@howard-finley.co.uk