Care Home Manager

Registered Home Manager Location: Nelson Lodge, St Neots, PE19 8AB Size: 64-bed Residential Care Home Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £51,500 per annum At Nelson Lodge, we believe great care starts with great leadership. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Care Home Manager to lead our 64 bed home in St Neots. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established service, influence its future direction, and create an environment where residents, families and colleagues feel valued. What You’ll Do: * Champion Outstanding Care: Lead the delivery of personalised, person-centred care that respects the dignity, individuality and choices of every resident. You will create an environment where residents feel safe, valued and supported, while continuously seeking ways to improve quality and enhance the experience for those who call Nelson Lodge home. * Lead with Confidence: Take ownership of regulatory compliance, audits and inspections, maintaining high standards in line with CQC requirements and best practice. You will be a visible and approachable leader who inspires confidence, supports your team through change and drives continuous improvement across the home. * Inspire Success: Have overall responsibility for the home’s performance, including occupancy, budget management and community reputation. Working closely with central support teams, you will help ensure Nelson Lodge remains a home of choice for residents, families and prospective colleagues. * Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and local stakeholders. You will listen, communicate openly and work collaboratively to ensure residents receive the support they need to live well. * Empower your Team: Create a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and proud of the work they do. Through coaching, mentoring and development opportunities, you will nurture talent, build future leaders and help your team deliver exceptional care every day. Who are we looking for? * Previous experience as a Registered Manager with a proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding CQC outcomes. * A genuine commitment to person-centred care and improving the lives of older people * Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and wider regulatory requirements. * Experience managing budgets, occupancy and operational performance. * The ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams. * A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes. Qualifications: * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving the qualification