Brunelcare is a Registered Charity with a recognised reputation for excellence in our care and support services. We invest in the continued professional development of employees to support them to be the best they can and excel in their role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to join an established Brunelcare home rated as Good overall and Outstanding in the domain of Responsive by the CQC. Saffron Gardens is a 70 bed care home situated very close to the centre of Bristol. With strong links and partnership working with our local community, there is a culturally rich and diverse client and staff group. We have Gold Standards Framework accreditation for excellence in End of Life Care and work using the Focused Intervention Training & Support (FITS) evidence based approach to dementia care. About the Role To be the Registered Manager of the Care Home (Registering with the CQC within 6 months of starting) Fully conversant with CQC regulations and requirements The ability to problem solve through innovative thinking Leading and role modelling dementia specific care across the home with an embedded understanding of meaningful activities and making every moment matter Foster positive working relationships with commissioners and regulators Be the ‘face of the home’ by liaising with families and all other stakeholders Able to effectively manage the financial accounts of the home in line with budgetary requirements To be a committed and passionate leader of a team of around 130 staff demonstrating effective roster management to ensure skill mix and safe staffing numbers About you Registered Nurse - active on the NMC register or an experienced Social Care professional with Level 5 QCF/NVQ or equivalent Previous experience (5 years or more) as a care home registered manager Excellent communication skills that demonstrate a professional and calm manner and approach regardless of the situation A passion and commitment to the highest standards of clinical and person centred care An inspirational leader passionate about innovation and improvement Job Benefits Equivalent to 25 days of paid annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 28 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata) Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service Benefits Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West. Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change. We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families. As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide. Free Blue Light Card Flexible Working Pension Scheme About Brunelcare Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive. Documents