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Home Manager - Nurse QualifiedNHS

Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ER Permanent £61,251
Posted 2 November 2026 Closing date 31 December 2026
Checked 6 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 52 days · 31 Dec 2026
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (20.3 miles, direct) Interchange (2.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you a committed and experienced Nursing Home Manager? Akari Care are looking for a passionate Registered Manager to lead our nursing and residential home. About Us At Akari Care, we provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly across the UK. Each care home is an extended family, bringing together residents and their loved ones, our colleagues in care, clinicians, hairdressers, commissioners and CQC regulators, members of the local community the list goes on. We are focussed on creating a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging, while at the same time retaining their dignity and self-respect. We never compromise on the quality of our services, and our extended team includes trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists and Dieticians, who all work hard to improve our residents quality of life. Our dementia care homes have qualified, dedicated staff who help people to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents. With a focus on living life to the fullest, our homes offer activities such as hairdressing salons, bars, cinemas, gardening, and cooking courses to name just a few!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified nurse to lead our team, creating an environment that promotes dignity and independence, striving for excellence through the highest standards of care. The right candidate will be pragmatic in their approach and be able to balance running a caring and empathetic service alongside achieving business results. What we need from you? You have a minimum of a Level 5 NVQ Leadership and Management, Be a Registered Nurse and hold an active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) certificate and PIN. You have experience working in the health care sector. You are driven, motivated and believe in the quality of care. You possess strong leadership and management qualities whilst taking on a dynamic and flexible approach to the role.

Job description

Are you a committed and experienced Nursing Home Manager? Akari Care are looking for a passionate Registered Manager to lead our nursing and residential home.

About Us

At Akari Care, we provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly across the UK. Each care home is an extended family, bringing together residents and their loved ones, our colleagues in care, clinicians, hairdressers, commissioners and CQC regulators, members of the local community the list goes on. We are focussed on creating a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging, while at the same time retaining their dignity and self-respect.

We never compromise on the quality of our services, and our extended team includes trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists and Dieticians, who all work hard to improve our residents quality of life. Our dementia care homes have qualified, dedicated staff who help people to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents. With a focus on living life to the fullest, our homes offer activities such as hairdressing salons, bars, cinemas, gardening, and cooking courses to name just a few!

The Role

We are looking for a qualified nurse to lead our team, creating an environment that promotes dignity and independence, striving for excellence through the highest standards of care. The right candidate will be pragmatic in their approach and be able to balance running a caring and empathetic service alongside achieving business results.

What we need from you?

  • You have a minimum of a Level 5 NVQ Leadership and Management
  • Be a Registered Nurse and hold an active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) certificate and PIN.
  • You have experience working in the health care sector.
  • You are driven, motivated and believe in the quality of care.
  • You possess strong leadership and management qualities whilst taking on a dynamic and flexible approach to the role.

What is in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Full funded training and development
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • DBS and NMC PIN paid.
  • Continuous professional and personal development
  • Competitive Salary
  • A strong support network from Regional Manager and the wider Akari teams

We are always searching for passionate and experienced people who are prepared to continuously grow, develop, and learn. There are career progression opportunities at all levels.

About us

At Akari Care, we provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly across the UK. Each care home is an extended family, bringing together residents and their loved ones, our colleagues in care, clinicians, hairdressers, commissioners and CQC regulators, members of the local community the list goes on. We are focused on creating a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging, while at the same time retaining their dignity and self-respect. We never compromise on the quality of our services, and our extended team includes trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists and Dieticians, who all work hard to improve our residents quality of life. Our dementia care homes have qualified, dedicated staff who help people to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents. With a focus on living life to the fullest, our homes offer activities such as hairdressing salons, bars, cinemas, gardening, and cooking courses to name just a few!

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