Alder Lodge, Bishops Waltham

EQ Care Group; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day off for your birthday – start

Blue Light Discount Card

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Salary advance scheme

Contributory pension

Dedicated Learning & Development

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review service

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Alder Lodge, opening early 2027 in Bishops Waltham, seeks a Registered Manager (RMN/RGN) to lead a 66-bed dementia care home within EQ Care Group. You will drive heart-centred, household-based operations with strong regulatory oversight and a focus on compassionate, person-centred care.

Strong leadership, budget and occupancy management, and community relationship-building are essential to deliver excellent care and achieve financial targets.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Manager experience within nursing and/or dementia care homes.
• RGN / RMN desirable.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of managing budgets, occupancy and the commercial aspects of a care home.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent and genuinely passionate about improving people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and operational development of Alder Lodge.
• Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership to the entire team.
• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive and values-led culture.
• Ensure the highest standards of heart-centred nursing and dementia care are delivered consistently.
• Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Lead the home through CQC registration, inspection and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with people living at Alder Lodge, families, professionals and the local community.
• Drive occupancy and ensure the home achieves its budgeted occupancy and financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with NHS teams, social services, hospitals, GPs, community teams and other referral partners.
• Recruit, develop and retain an exceptional team who share EQ Care's values.
• Ensure Alder Lodge becomes a recognised and respected part of the Bishops Waltham community.

Skills

Registered Manager

Nursing leadership

Budget management

CQC regulations

Communication skills

IT literacy

Empathy

Education

RN/RMN qualification

Job description

Registered Manager (Heart-Centred Leader) RMN/RGN

up to £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

40 hours per week

Alder Lodge, Hague Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1TQ

Role Overview

How would you feel about leading the most forward-thinking care model? Our homes are split into smaller households of between 9 and 12 people (typically), each household is self-contained, enabling all the activities of daily living, including cooking, to be carried out in that space. The way you lead this home will be different, are you ready to level up?

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the opening and operational development of Alder Lodge.
• Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership to the entire team.
• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive and values-led culture.
• Ensure the highest standards of heart-centred nursing and dementia care are delivered consistently.
• Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Lead the home through CQC registration, inspection and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with people living at Alder Lodge, families, professionals and the local community.
• Drive occupancy and ensure the home achieves its budgeted occupancy and financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with NHS teams, social services, hospitals, GPs, community teams and other referral partners.
• Recruit, develop and retain an exceptional team who share EQ Care's values.
• Ensure Alder Lodge becomes a recognised and respected part of the Bishops Waltham community.

Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

• Current Registered Manager experience within nursing and/or dementia care homes.
• RGN / RMN desirable.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of managing budgets, occupancy and the commercial aspects of a care home.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Above all, you will be compassionate, emotionally intelligent and genuinely passionate about improving people's lives.

The Care Home and The Company

Alder Lodge is to open at the beginning of 2027. Our newly built 66-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home, is in the heart of Bishops Waltham combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Alder Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Alder Lodge.

To find out more information about EQ Care, please visit our website: (url removed)

Benefits of working at EQ Care

• ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
• Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
• Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
• Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
• Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
• Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)

Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship. **

This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice