Senior Care Home Manager — Lead Quality Care & Growth

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a Bedford home. You will drive high-quality, person-centred care, ensure occupancy targets, and manage budgets with strong regulatory oversight.

The role requires proven leadership, a solid track record in residential or nursing care, and a passion for continuous improvement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential or nursing care home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards.
• Proven track record of maintaining and improving care standards, ideally with Outstanding CQC rating.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• Experience with marketing and developing relationships within the private care sector.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team while driving continuous improvement.
• CQC Registered Manager experience is essential.
• NMC registration and relevant nursing experience would be desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the home's staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and high-quality care.
• Ensure the service remains fully compliant with CQC requirements and all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Manage budgets effectively and work towards agreed financial and operational targets.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to maintain strong occupancy levels.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Respond effectively to concerns and ensure residents' needs remain at the heart of the service.
• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of the home and its standards of care.
• Support the recruitment, development and performance management of the staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Marketing relationships

People development

Job description

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a Bedford home. You will drive high-quality, person-centred care, ensure occupancy targets, and manage budgets with strong regulatory oversight.

The role requires proven leadership, a solid track record in residential or nursing care, and a passion for continuous improvement within a supportive team environment.