Bedford, United Kingdom
Nurse Qualified Operations Manager - Care Homes
Location: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, London, Birmingham
Requirement: Must have a nursing background, although an active PIN is Desirable its not Essential.
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of care homes, with responsibility for quality, compliance, operational performance and commercial sustainability .
This is not purely a quality role. We need someone who understands what excellent care looks like but can also confidently manage performance, costs, occupancy and overall business effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership across multiple care homes.
- Support, challenge and develop Home Managers.
- Drive improvements in quality, compliance and CQC performance.
- Monitor operational and financial performance.
- Review staffing, occupancy, costs and commercial sustainability.
- Identify underperformance and implement improvement plans.
- Ensure high standards of care are maintained across all services.
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the ongoing development of the group.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Home Manager , ideally within a nursing home.
- A nursing background – current or previous registration accepted.
- Multi-site or regional management experience.
- Strong CQC, quality and compliance knowledge.
- A proven track record of improving care services.
- Strong commercial and financial awareness.
- Experience managing and supporting Home Managers.
- The confidence to challenge, improve and hold people accountable.
At New Way Recruitment, our promise is simple: we put people first.
We believe recruitment within care should be about more than filling a vacancy. It is about understanding your experience, ambitions and values, and connecting you with an opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference.
We provide a confidential, honest and personal recruitment service , with clear communication and genuine support throughout the process - from your first conversation with us through to your next career move.
Nurse Qualified Operations Manager in Bedford employer: New Way Recruitment LTD
Join a respected care organisation in Romford, where your leadership will drive exceptional outcomes for individuals with complex needs. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, generous annual leave, and a supportive senior leadership team, this role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the health and social care sector.
