Ashgate House, a 47 bed nursing home in Chesterfield specialising in advanced end-stage dementia care, is looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Manager to lead our team. This is a genuine opportunity to lead a home undergoing exciting refurbishment and development, with real scope to help shape its future direction alongside a supportive senior leadership team, and to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the home, promoting a positive, professional and person-centred culture.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding requirements and all relevant health and social care legislation.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessment, medication management and quality assurance, with particular expertise in advanced dementia care.
- Recruit, develop and support your team, maintaining high standards of training and performance.
- Manage budgets, occupancy and operational performance.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, professionals and commissioners, and lead the home through inspections and audits.
About You
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (essential).
- Previous experience and proven sustained track record as a CQC-registered manager of a care or nursing home.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or willingness to work towards this.
- Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding and care governance.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage change.
- IT literate and confident using digital care systems, with a willingness to embrace new technology — including AI tools — to support care planning, compliance and administration.
- A genuine, caring and person-centred approach to care.
What We Offer
- Salary package: commensurate £70,000 with experience and track record.
- Support towards your Level 5 Diploma and/or ongoing professional development.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 30 days plus Public and Bank Holidays per annum.
- Pension scheme.
- Supportive senior leadership team and clear operational guidance.
- Employee wellbeing support and recognition initiatives.
How to Apply
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, contact Barbara White on 01246 566958. To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chesterfield, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care home management : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
