Registered Manager Residential & Dementia Care Home
Full-Time | Permanent Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a well-established, family-owned residential care home providing high-quality care for older people, including those living with dementia.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate leader who is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care, developing high-performing teams and creating a positive culture where residents, families and staff thrive.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious, forward-thinking and shares our vision of achieving Outstandingstandards in everything we do.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality and day-to-day management of the home.
Working closely with a supportive senior leadership team, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional care while ensuring the home remains safe, compliant, financially sustainable and inspection ready.
This is a hands-on leadership role where visibility, coaching and leading by example are essential.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Providing strong, visible leadership across the home.
- Delivering exceptional, person-centred residential and dementia care.
- Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation.
- Leading the home towards an Outstanding CQC rating.
- Developing, coaching and supporting your Deputy Manager and wider staff team.
- Creating a positive culture of accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and documentation remain accurate and person-centred.
- Managing safeguarding concerns, complaints and incidents appropriately.
- Maintaining excellent standards of governance and quality assurance.
- Managing recruitment, staffing, training, retention and performance.
- Supporting occupancy through excellent relationships with families, healthcare professionals and the local community.
- Managing budgets responsibly and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality.
- Promoting a warm, welcoming home where residents enjoy an excellent quality of life.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly residential or dementia care setting.
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding care.
- Leads by example and enjoys being present within the home.
- Develops people and builds confident, high-performing teams.
- Is organised, proactive and solutions focused.
- Is confident managing safeguarding, complaints and regulatory compliance.
- Understands governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Builds positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
- Has excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Is commercially aware and understands the importance of occupancy, effective resource management and financial sustainability.
Essential Requirements
- Previous Registered Manager experience within adult social care.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards).
- Eligible to register with CQC (or already registered).
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and safeguarding.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Performance bonus.
- Supportive family-owned organisation with a genuine commitment to quality.
- Experienced senior leadership team who will support your success.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your leadership will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your development supported.
We believe in empowering our managers to lead with confidence, invest in their teams and create homes where residents receive exceptional care every day.
If you are an inspirational leader who is passionate about making a difference and striving for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability as required
- Participation in the management on-call rota
Experience:
- Registered Manager (Residential/Dementia Care): Minimum 2 years preferred
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Join a team that is committed to delivering exceptional care, developing outstanding people and creating a home where residents truly flourish.
Pay: From £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Registered Manager: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
