Heart-Centred Registered Manager — Lead Dementia Home

EQ Care Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

EQ Care Group seeks a Registered Manager to lead Alder Lodge, a new 66-bed nursing and dementia home opening in 2027 in Bishops Waltham. You will deliver heart-centred, personalised care and build a culture where residents are at the heart of every decision and families feel supported.

You will drive occupancy, ensure CQC compliance, and establish strong NHS and community partnerships while recruiting and developing an exceptional team aligned with EQ Care's values.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Manager experience within nursing and/or dementia care homes.
• 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.

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 exp

CQC knowledge

Budget & occupancy

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Compassionate leadership

Job description

EQ Care Group seeks a Registered Manager to lead Alder Lodge, a new 66-bed nursing and dementia home opening in 2027 in Bishops Waltham. You will deliver heart-centred, personalised care and build a culture where residents are at the heart of every decision and families feel supported.

You will drive occupancy, ensure CQC compliance, and establish strong NHS and community partnerships while recruiting and developing an exceptional team aligned with EQ Care's values.