Job Role - Registered Care Home Manager
Location - St Albans
Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
Job Type - Permanent

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Care Home Manager to lead a residential elderly care home providing high-quality, person-centred care, including specialist dementia support.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring outstanding standards of care, regulatory compliance and a positive environment for residents, families and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the residential care home
• Acting as the Registered Manager with CQC and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Leading, developing and motivating a multidisciplinary care team
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia
• Maintaining and improving CQC standards, audits and inspections
• Managing budgets, occupancy, and resources effectively
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, professionals, and external stakeholders
• Implementing policies, procedures and best practice across the home

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential elderly care setting
• Essential experience supporting residents living with dementia
• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality frameworks
• Confident leader with excellent staff management and development skills
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care
• Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within residential elderly care (essential)
• Dementia care experience (essential)
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care
• Eligible to register with the CQC

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive ownership and senior leadership structure
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on residents' lives
• Ongoing professional development and training