Home Manager (Nurse) based at Anjulita Court, Bedford

Location: Anjulita Court, Bedford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £84,012 per annum

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 25 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch – we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Nursing Home Manager to lead [Location of Home]. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for clinical excellence, high-quality care delivery, and the effective, sustainable management of the home.

As a Nursing Home Manager, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred care that meets their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. You will create a positive, supportive culture for residents, families, and colleagues, living out MHA’s values every day.

What you will do

• Provide overall leadership and management of the home, creating a safe, caring and respectful environment for residents and colleagues.
• Lead, motivate and develop senior and wider teams through effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management.
• Work “on the floor” alongside colleagues when required, offering visible clinical leadership, support and guidance.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care planning, reviews and admissions in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Maintain clear accountability for medication management, clinical governance, health & safety and infection prevention.
• Promote residents’ dignity, independence, choice and involvement in all aspects of their care.
• Ensure zero tolerance of abuse or neglect and promote a strong safeguarding culture.
• Manage the home’s financial performance, ensuring budgets are controlled and resources are used effectively.
• Work closely with your Area Manager, Quality Business Partner and external professionals to drive continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for a confident, values-led leader with strong clinical and management experience.

You will bring

• 1st level Registered Nurse qualification with a current NMC PIN.
• A Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• 2–3 years’ experience in home management or a senior leadership role within a care setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge, including best practice in dementia care and complex needs.
• Proven experience of managing budgets, staffing levels and performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• A flexible approach, including occasional travel, overnight stays or working shifts in exceptional circumstances.

Why join MHA?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive leadership culture and a clear mission to help people live later life well. At MHA, Home Managers are empowered to lead with compassion, professionalism and integrity, while being fully supported to succeed.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Support with professional fees and leadership development
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• Ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

Anjulita Court care home in Bedford

Anjulita Court offers a positive and people-centred working environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and connected. The home has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, and colleagues play a key role in upholding its warm, person-centred ethos.

Working here means being part of a team that looks out for one another and shares a commitment to helping residents live well with dignity and respect. Guided by MHA’s charitable purpose, colleagues are encouraged to build their skills, contribute ideas and take pride in work that truly matters.

For anyone seeking a rewarding career where compassion and professionalism go hand in hand, Anjulita Court provides a fulfilling place to grow.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

More about our EDI commitments

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.

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