Registered Care Manager – Nursing & Dementia Care

Location: Ruislip area

Salary: Approx. £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) + ad‑hoc hours as required

Service Type: Nursing & Dementia Care (28+ bed service)

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Care Manager to lead a well‑established nursing and dementia care service. The home has been operating successfully for over 20 years and holds a Good CQC rating. The current Registered Manager is stepping down, creating a rare opportunity for a strong, confident leader to take over the management of a fully occupied service.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive leader with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, clinical governance and high‑quality person‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of a 28+ ‑bed nursing and dementia care service

• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks

• Provide strong leadership to nursing, care and support teams

• Oversee clinical governance, medication management and infection control

• Maintain high standards of care, safety and resident wellbeing

• Manage budgets, staffing, occupancy and cost control

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff and external professionals

• Drive continuous improvement and uphold best practice in elderly and dementia care

• Ensure accurate record keeping, audits and quality monitoring

• Represent the service professionally during inspections and external meetings

Requirements

• Valid NMC PIN – Registered Nurse (essential)

• Previous experience as a Nursing Home Manager (essential)

• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and compliance

• Knowledge of health & safety, infection control and medication management

• Confident leader with excellent communication and people‑management skills

• Ability to manage budgets, occupancy and operational performance

• Computer literate with strong administrative and organisational skills

• Passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of around £60,000 per annum

• 45‑hour working week (Mon-Fri)

• 28 days annual leave

• Blue Light Card eligibility

• Supportive Directors and stable, long‑standing team

• Fully occupied service with a strong reputation

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Nursing Home Manager looking for a rewarding leadership role within a stable, well‑run service, apply now to be considered. Please send your updated CV to agne@howard-finley.co.uk