Registered Manager

We are currently supporting the recruitment of an experienced and clinically focused Registered Manager to lead a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service provides high-quality nursing, dementia and mental health care for older adults and is seeking a strong leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, driving regulatory excellence and creating a positive culture for residents and staff alike. Job Ref: Registered Manager Location: Cumbria Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £75,000 per annum Key Responsibilities * Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing home in line with CQC regulations and legislative requirements * Ensure the delivery of exceptional person-centred care for elderly residents living with dementia and mental health conditions * Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across all departments within the home * Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive and high-performing culture * Maintain excellent standards of governance, safeguarding, medication management and quality assurance * Take responsibility for occupancy, budget management and overall home performance * Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the service remains inspection ready at all times * Support recruitment, retention and succession planning to build a stable and effective workforce * Promote a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment that enhances resident wellbeing and quality of life Required Skills & Experience * Current NMC registration as either an RMN or RGN is essential * Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly nursing home environment * Strong knowledge of dementia care, elderly care and mental health support within a nursing setting * Excellent understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements * Proven track record of leading successful inspections and delivering service improvements * Strong clinical leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams * Experience managing budgets, occupancy levels and overall service performance * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent management qualification * Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills * Passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for residents and creating a positive culture for staff Benefits * Competitive salary of £75,000 per annum * Annual performance-related bonus * Company pension scheme * Generous annual leave entitlement * Continuous professional development and training opportunities * NMC registration fees paid * Supportive senior leadership team * Employee assistance programme * Free on-site parking * Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursing service and make a genuine difference to residents' lives This opportunity is with a respected care provider operating a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service specialises in supporting older adults with nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions, delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and homely environment. This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for their next challenge within a quality-focused organisation, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into their first registration opportunity