Registered Care Manager

Location: Flitwick

Registered Manager – Elderly & Dementia Care Home (Flitwick, Bedfordshire)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum |

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 72-bed care home specialising in elderly and dementia care. The home is currently in mobilisation, with the first residents expected in April. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new care home from the ground up, supported by a management team including a deputy, two team leaders, and an administrator.

What You’ll Do:

* Commission, open, and manage a new care home, ensuring full readiness for residents.

* Lead and inspire your team, acting as a positive role model and mentor.

* Maintain high-quality care standards and regulatory compliance.

* Prepare for CQC inspections and liaise with inspectors, PAMMS, and local authority monitoring officers.

* Collaborate with leaders across multiple disciplines to ensure smooth operations.

* Make confident, informed decisions while managing multiple priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

* Level 5 or above in Social Care.

* Proven experience as a care home manager, ideally having commissioned a new home.

* dership style, willing to roll up your sleeves.

* Expertise in CQC preparation, inspection processes, and compliance.

* Exceptional multi-tasking and decision-making skills.

* Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to drive staff performance and high-quality care.

* Why Join Us:

* Competitive salary: £50k – £55k per annum.

* Opportunity to lead a

* Experience working with or for a local authority, with sensitivity to political juxta positioning.

* Hands-on lea brand-new, purpose-built care home.

* Work in a supportive, structured management team.

* Influence and shape the culture, standards, and success of a new care home.

Apply Now:
If you are a seasoned Registered Manager with a passion for elderly and dementia care, ready to take on a hands-on leadership role in a brand-new home, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for this exciting opportunity