Registered Care Manager

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

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum |

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary: £50k – £55k per annum.
• Experience working with or for a local authority, with sensitivity to political juxta positioning.
• Work in a supportive, structured management team.
• Influence and shape the culture, standards, and success of a new care home.

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.