Step into a pivotal leadership role with a growing provider of luxury new build care homes, setting the standard for outstanding elderly and dementia care. This is an opportunity to shape a high-performing residential service, drive CQC excellence, and deliver a truly premium private care experience for residents and their families.
About the Role:
As General Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, effective and person-centred running of a luxury residential care home, specialising in elderly and dementia care. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensure full CQC compliance, and uphold the highest standards. Your leadership will directly influence resident outcomes, family satisfaction, and the home’s reputation in the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia.
* Maintain full CQC compliance, preparing for inspections, implementing action plans, and embedding regulatory standards across the service.
* Lead, motivate and develop the care, nursing, hospitality and administration teams to achieve consistently high performance.
* Oversee occupancy, private fee management and commercial performance, ensuring the home meets agreed financial and business targets.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, external professionals and the wider community to enhance the home’s profile.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Registered Manager, Home Manager or General Manager within a residential or nursing care home setting.
* Strong track record of managing services for elderly residents, including significant exposure to dementia care.
* In-depth understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, MCA/DoLS and relevant care home legislation.
* Confident in managing budgets, occupancy levels and commercial targets in a private care setting.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience of commissioning or opening new build or newly refurbished care homes.
* Background in luxury or premium private care services.
* Proven success in community engagement and marketing to drive private occupancy.
If you are an experienced care home leader ready to take ownership of a luxury new build service and drive outstanding care and compliance, we would like to hear from you