Location: Bedford
Salary: £60,000 per year + Performance Bonuses
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Care Home Manager to lead our well-established care home in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care while driving operational excellence and maintaining high regulatory standards.
As Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents, strong team leadership, and excellent occupancy and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and manage the care home team to deliver exceptional standards of care.
- Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations and company policies.
- Oversee recruitment, staff development, and retention.
- Manage budgets and financial performance effectively.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Promote a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent quality standards throughout the home.
- Ensure effective occupancy management and business growth.
About You
- Previous experience as a Registered Care Home Manager within elderly or nursing care.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good understanding of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and improve service performance.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Nurse qualification and active NMC PIN preferred but not essential depending on service type.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality resident-focused care.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000 per year
- Performance-related bonus
- Additional bonuses based on excess profit
- Induction and training programme
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- Loyalty Bonus — accrue up to 5 additional holiday days based on length of service
- Full DBS disclosure paid for
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Apply Today
If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support.
INDMGR
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
