Registered Manager

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role

The Registered Manager at New Lodge is integral to the delivery of a safe, effective, caring and well led service in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead a high-performing care service team, contributing to the delivery of the JRHT/JRF strategic plan across both residential care and domiciliary support for individuals within the retirement community. You will deliver an economically viable service that plays a key part in the community and you will be responsible for developing and managing strong relationships with all stakeholders, including residents and their families, staff and local health and welfare professionals. You will also take an active role in promoting the registered care home to key stakeholders, generating enquiries and maximising interest in the service and oversee the effective management of care home waiting lists and room allocations. As the Registered Manager, you will hold responsibility for quality and compliance across the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality residential and domiciliary care that is fit for purpose.

About you

You must be an experienced Registered Manager and either hold a QCF Level 5 Management qualification (or have equivalent experience) or a relevant professional registration such as NMC (RMN/RGN) or a recognised social work qualification; if not already registered with the CQC, you will be required to apply within two weeks of appointment. Flexibility is essential in this role, as you will be expected to work in a way that meets the needs of the service and supports the consistent delivery of high-quality care across all functions.

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Extensive managerial experience within the social care sector.
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of delivering registered nursing care, including familiarity with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Advanced understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults within a nursing environment.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing service improvements to enhance resident outcomes.
• Experience of managing financial plans and budgets.
• Able to demonstrate and role model good practice and anti-discriminatory approaches.

Our core priority

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application. Closing date for applications is 7th April 2026. Interviews date tbc. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Additional Information

We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty. As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.