Nursing Home Manager in Dunstable

This nursing home has recently been refurbished to create a warm, familiar setting where residents can enjoy everyday spaces such as gardens, a bistro, and a small cinema. The Nursing Home Manager oversees the whole service, combining clinical oversight with practical leadership that keeps care consistent and standards clear. The role sits within a family‑owned organisation that values continuity, stability, and managers who plan to stay.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the safe, effective running of the nursing home
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and lead inspections confidently
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing, care, and support teams
• Oversee staffing, budgets, occupancy, and quality assurance processes
• Ensure high standards of person‑centred dementia and nursing care
• Build consistent relationships with residents, families, professionals, and commissioners
• Provide proven experience as a Nursing Home Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold a nursing qualification and valid NMC Pin or a Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification (RGN/RMN or Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care)
• Applicants must have a strong track record with CQC compliance and inspections
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes
• Experience managing services for older adults and people living with dementia
• Evidence of stable leadership and long‑term commitment in previous roles
• History of maintaining or improving CQC ratings
• This position is not suitable for candidates without senior management experience in nursing or dementia care

Compensation & Working Hours

• Salary: up to £60,000 + performance‑related bonus
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Sector: Nursing home – older adults and dementia care

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Family‑owned provider with long‑term investment in its homes
• Recently refurbished environment designed to feel calm, familiar, and welcoming
• Clear senior leadership role with full autonomy over day‑to‑day operations
• Stable staff team and established systems already in place
• Benefits include company sick pay, performance‑related bonus, pension, training and progression, and on‑site parking