Registered Manager (Elderly Care) | Nursing Home | Brighton, East Sussex

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Registered Manager - Nursing Home

Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton- £55,000-£65,000 per year

Are you an experienced care leader looking for the opportunity to truly shape and lead a service?

We are recruiting a Registered Manager to lead Patcham Nursing Home, our well-established 30-bed residential and nursing home in Brighton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong and compassionate leader to make a real impact within a supportive, family-owned care group. You will have the autonomy to lead your team, drive high standards of care, and continue building a positive, person-centred culture within the home.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, and compassionate care at all times.

You will lead and support your team to create a warm, professional, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff.

This role would suit either:

• An experienced Nursing Home Registered Manager, or
• A strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the overall operation of the home
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards
• Driving high-quality, person-centred care
• Leading, developing, and motivating the staff team
• Supporting occupancy, reputation, and positive outcomes
• Building strong relationships with residents, relatives, and professionals
• Managing safeguarding, governance, and clinical oversight
• Promoting a positive and supportive culture within the home

About You

We are looking for a calm, confident, and values-driven leader who is passionate about elderly care.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within elderly care
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS
• Experience leading teams and managing compliance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A compassionate, organised, and resilient approach

A nursing qualification is welcomed but not essential.

What We Offer

• £55,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Pension scheme
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Real autonomy to lead and shape the service
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

About SDR

SDR is a growing, family-owned care provider with five residential homes across Sussex and Hampshire.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Kindness
• Dignity & Respect
• Calmness
• Creativity
• Responsibility

We are committed to creating homes where residents feel safe, valued, and truly cared for - while supporting our teams to grow and succeed.

Apply Today

If you're a passionate care leader ready to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

careers@sdrgroup.co.uk or call 07484 482896

Important Information

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week plus on-call responsibilities
• Enhanced DBS check required following offer
• This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship
• Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once filled.