Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Location: Glenholme Vera James House, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Glenholme Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead Vera James House, our welcoming and well-established 42-bed residential care home in the historic city of Ely.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong and people-focused leader who is committed to delivering exceptional standards of care while creating a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
At Glenholme, we believe care is about more than meeting needs it is about creating a place where people feel safe, valued, respected, and truly at home.
As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the culture of the service, leading your team with confidence, and ensuring residents receive outstanding person-centred care that enhances quality of life, independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
Vera James House is a purpose-built residential care home situated within walking distance of Ely's historic market town centre and famous cathedral.
The home provides high-quality:
- Residential care
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Dementia care
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Respite care
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End-of-life care
Vera James House is proud to have achieved a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the team's commitment to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led care.
Designed to provide comfort, safety, and a true home-from-home environment, Vera James House offers spacious en-suite bedrooms, welcoming communal lounges, beautifully maintained gardens, and dedicated spaces where residents can relax, socialise, and enjoy meaningful activities.
Our experienced and caring team are passionate about supporting residents to live fulfilling lives while maintaining independence, individuality, and choice.
At Vera James House, relationships matter. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider community to ensure every resident receives compassionate and personalised support tailored to their needs.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated, and experienced Registered Manager who can confidently lead the service on a day-to-day basis while driving continuous improvement, high standards of care, and regulatory excellence.
You will be responsible for ensuring the home operates safely, effectively, and in line with all CQC, legal, and organisational requirements.
This role would suit someone who is passionate about dementia care, team development, and creating a positive culture where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
- Providing strong day-to-day leadership across the service
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Ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care
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Managing staffing structures and rota efficiency
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Supporting, mentoring, and developing staff teams
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Leading recruitment, onboarding, induction, and retention processes
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Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies
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Monitoring quality assurance, audits, and service improvement plans
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Building positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
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Managing occupancy, staffing, and operational performance
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Using electronic systems for care planning, rota management, training, and recruitment
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Promoting a positive, inclusive, and professional working culture
The successful candidate will have:
- A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent)
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Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a care home environment
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Experience supporting residents living with dementia
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Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance
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Experience leading, developing, and motivating staff teams
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A compassionate, professional, and person-centred approach
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The ability to confidently manage operational and staffing responsibilities
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A passion for delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes
- Excellent training and development opportunities*
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33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and your birthday off*
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Additional annual leave with length of service*
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Auto-enrolment pension scheme*
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Life assurance cover of £10,000*
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Cycle to Work scheme*
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Blue Light Card reimbursement*
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Employee Assistance Programme offering:
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Mental health support
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Financial advice
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Child and family support
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Health and wellbeing services
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Employee recognition and reward schemes
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Career progression opportunities across Glenholme Healthcare
T&Cs apply to all benefits.*
Glenholme Healthcare is an established and growing healthcare provider with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, and supported living services across the UK.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and make a meaningful difference every day.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Respect & Dignity
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Equality, Equity & Diversity
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Inclusion & Community
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Excellence in Care
If you are an experienced care leader looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
To find out more about joining Glenholme Healthcare as a Registered Manager, press apply today.
Job Code: GHVER3
