Registered Home Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Registered Home Manager in South Somerset. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, particularly in dementia care, and have a proven record with CQC standards. Join a modern care home focused on quality and support. Competitive salary of £55,000 offered alongside benefits such as a pension scheme, ongoing training, and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Registered Home Manager.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and a confident leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations to maintain high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Support and develop care teams.

Skills

Nurse qualified (RGN/RMN)

Dementia care experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Registered Home Manager | £55,000

We’re looking for a Registered Home Manager with a proven background in managing care homes, particularly those supporting older adults and individuals living with dementia. Someone who understands the complexities of running a busy service, has navigated CQC inspections with confidence, and knows how to bring out the very best in their team.

This position is ideal for a manager who combines hands‑on operational expertise with a calm, reassuring leadership style. You’ll be joining a modern, purpose‑built home with a Good CQC rating—an environment designed for excellence, where strong clinical oversight, team development, and person‑centred support are central to everything we do. If you thrive in settings where quality, safety, and compassion are priorities, you’ll feel right at home here.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally nurse qualified (RGN/RMN); however, applicants with a Level 5 in Health & Social Care and strong management experience are also welcomed.
• Proven background as a Registered Home Manager within a care home setting.
• Extensive dementia care experience.
• Strong understanding of CQC requirements with a solid track record of positive inspections.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Perks, Benefits & Reasons to Join

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the nursing home to maintain high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Oversee compliance and ensure the service continues to meet and exceed CQC standards.
• Support, mentor, and develop care and clinical teams to achieve excellence.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across dementia care and overall service delivery.