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Home Manager - Nurse QualifiedNHS

Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ER Permanent £61,251
Posted 21 September 2026 Closing date 20 November 2026
We last saw this on 31 Oct · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 11 days · 20 Nov 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! 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.

Main duties of the job

Akari Care is seeking a committed and experienced Nursing Home Manager. This role requires a passionate Registered Nurse Manager to lead a nursing and residential home. The candidate should be able to create an environment that promotes dignity and independence while striving for excellence in care standards. Akari Care provides residential and nursing care services to the elderly in the UK, focusing on creating a warm and inclusive environment. The organization emphasizes not compromising on service quality, working with trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists, and Dieticians to enhance residents' quality of life. There is an emphasis on maintaining dignity and identity, especially in dementia care homes, with various activities provided. The candidate must balance compassion with achieving business goals. Akari Care values passionate individuals prepared to grow and develop, offering career progression at all levels. They provide a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and development, support from Regional Managers, and more.

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

Akari Care is a provider of residential and nursing care services for the elderly across the United Kingdom. They are dedicated to creating an environment where residents feel secure, welcomed, and respected, while maintaining their dignity and self-respect. To achieve this, Akari Care fosters a family-like atmosphere in each of its homes, where residents, their families, and staff form a close-knit community. The organisation prides itself on the high quality of its services and is committed to never compromising on these standards. They work with a range of healthcare professionals, including GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists, and Dieticians, to enhance the quality of life for residents. In addition, Akari Care's dementia care homes have specially trained staff to ensure the identity and dignity of residents are preserved. By providing various activities and keeping a close collaboration with many professionals, Akari Care ensures that residents can lead fulfilling lives in a supportive and enriching environment.

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