Registered Care Manager in Flitwick

Registered Manager – Elderly & Dementia Care Home (Flitwick, Bedfordshire) Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum | Hours: Full-time, 40 hours About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 72-bed care home specialising in elderly and dementia care. The home is currently in mobilisation, with the first residents expected in April. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new care home from the ground up, supported by a management team including a deputy, two team leaders, and an administrator. What You’ll Do: * Commission, open, and manage a new care home, ensuring full readiness for residents. * Lead and inspire your team, acting as a positive role model and mentor. * Maintain high-quality care standards and regulatory compliance. * Prepare for CQC inspections and liaise with inspectors, PAMMS, and local authority monitoring officers. * Collaborate with leaders across multiple disciplines to ensure smooth operations. * Make confident, informed decisions while managing multiple priorities. What We’re Looking For: * Level 5 or above in Social Care. * Proven experience as a care home manager, ideally having commissioned a new home. * dership style, willing to roll up your sleeves. * Expertise in CQC preparation, inspection processes, and compliance. * Exceptional multi-tasking and decision-making skills. * Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to drive staff performance and high-quality care. * Why Join Us: * Competitive salary: £50k – £55k per annum. * Opportunity to lead a * Experience working with or for a local authority, with sensitivity to political juxta positioning. * Hands-on lea brand-new, purpose-built care home. * Work in a supportive, structured management team. * Influence and shape the culture, standards, and success of a new care home. Apply Now: If you are a seasoned Registered Manager with a passion for elderly and dementia care, ready to take on a hands-on leadership role in a brand-new home, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for this exciting opportunity