Keystone Care

We are currently supporting the recruitment of an experienced and clinically focused Registered Manager to lead a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service provides high-quality nursing, dementia and mental health care for older adults and is seeking a strong leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, driving regulatory excellence and creating a positive culture for residents and staff alike. Job Ref: Registered Manager Location: Cumbria Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: 75,000 per annum Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing home in line with CQC regulations and legislative requirements Ensure the delivery of exceptional person-centred care for elderly residents living with dementia and mental health conditions Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across all departments within the home Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive and high-performing culture Maintain excellent standards of governance, safeguarding, medication management and quality assurance Take responsibility for occupancy, budget management and overall home performance Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the service remains inspection ready at all times Support recruitment, retention and succession planning to build a stable and effective workforce Promote a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment that enhances resident wellbeing and quality of life Required Skills & Experience Current NMC registration as either an RMN or RGN is essential Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly nursing home environment Strong knowledge of dementia care, elderly care and mental health support within a nursing setting Excellent understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements Proven track record of leading successful inspections and delivering service improvements Strong clinical leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams Experience managing budgets, occupancy levels and overall service performance Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent management qualification Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills Passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for residents and creating a positive culture for staff Benefits Competitive salary of 75,000 per annum Annual performance-related bonus Company pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Continuous professional development and training opportunities NMC registration fees paid Supportive senior leadership team Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursing service and make a genuine difference to residents' lives This opportunity is with a respected care provider operating a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service specialises in supporting older adults with nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions, delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and homely environment. This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for their next challenge within a quality-focused organisation, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into their first registration opportunity.