Registered (Clinical) manager

Operational Leadership Full day-to-day responsibility for the running of the care home Provide visible management presence in the home and set professional standards through personal example, working at least 1 day a month in a role within the home. Support and direct the care, catering, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and administration functions Maintain oversight of the home's routines, standards, culture and resident experience Manage referrals, assessments and admissions Clinical and Care Governance Ensure residents are at the centre of care delivery Maintain oversight of care plans, risk assessments, daily notes and incident records to ensure they are current, accurate and reflective of actual care delivered Escalate any safeguarding, medication, staffing or governance risks without delay Support robust handovers, risk management and continuity of care Staffing and People Management Lead the staff team confidently and fairly Ensure there are always adequate staff on duty with the right skills and experience Oversee the rota and respond proactively to staffing pressures, sickness and cover arrangements Provide direction, accountability and support to seniors and care staff Promote a culture where concerns are raised promptly and addressed professionally Compliance and Quality Maintain and improve compliance with CQC Regulations Participate in audits, mock inspections, spot checks and action-plan follow-up Respond promptly to audit findings, incidents, complaints and areas of non-compliance Maintain a clear grip on regulatory priorities including safeguarding, medication management, care planning, staffing, premises safety, infection control and documentation Support evidence gathering and action tracking so the service is inspection-ready at all times Communication and Partnership Develop effective working relationships with staff, residents, relatives, professionals and senior colleagues Communicate clearly, calmly and professionally in writing and in person Maintain family relationships and handle complaints or concerns with professionalism and empathy Report directly to the owners

The Registered Manager will need

Registered nursing qualification CQC registered manager experience (nursing home experience preferred by not essential) Level 5 Health and Social Care or equivalent. Ideally experience in a Dementia specialist setting. Good organisational and staff management skills. The drive and motivation to run an established home which is going through significant changes Must have experience in a similar managerial post. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who: Leads by example Speaks up when things go wrongs Compassionate but not easily knocked off course Can challenge poor practice constructively Focuses on solutions, not drama Understands that governance is about resident safety, not paperwork for its own sake Can bring calm, structure and momentum to a service that needs steady leadership