Heart-Centred Registered Manager – Dementia Care Home

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

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.