Registered Home Manager Residential & Dementia Care – Ipswich, Suffolk£80,000 – £85,000 per annum + Bonus
Compass Associates have partnered exclusively with a leading, well-established care home provider to appoint an experienced Registered Home Manager for a purpose-built residential and dementia care service located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
This is a standout leadership opportunity within a large, modern care home (circa 75+ beds) offering residential, dementia, and palliative care, alongside an enhanced assisted living provision. The service benefits from a strong reputation, a settled workforce, and a recent Good CQC rating across all domains, reflecting a stable and well-run operation.
The home is set within a quiet residential area, providing a calm, safe, and welcoming environment while remaining well connected to surrounding towns and communities.
You will have the autonomy to lead day-to-day operations while continuing to build on existing strengths driving quality, occupancy, and staff engagement within a supportive and well-governed organisation.
The service is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, with high-quality en-suite accommodation, dedicated dementia areas, strong communal spaces, and a clear focus on dignity, independence, and person-centred living.
Lead a large, purpose-built care home with strong infrastructure and support Oversee a diverse care offering, including residential, dementia, and palliative care Focus on quality, culture, and continuous improvement — not firefighting This role will suit a confident, values-led leader who enjoys visibility within the home and takes pride in delivering high-quality, relationship-led care.
As Registered Home Manager, you will: Provide strong, visible leadership across all aspects of residential and dementia care Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding standards, and internal quality frameworks Oversee operational performance, including occupancy, budgets, staffing, and quality outcomes Promote continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery You will play a key role in maintaining a calm, homely environment while ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and personalised care.
We are seeking a Registered Home Manager with: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Proven experience managing residential and/or dementia care homes A strong understanding of CQC compliance and inspection readiness Confidence managing larger services and complex care environments A genuine commitment to person-centred care and team development Performance-related bonus Autonomy to lead a high-quality, established service Long-term career progression within a respected care home group
The service is located in Ipswich, set within a quiet residential area that offers a calm, community-focused environment while remaining highly accessible. Due to the residential setting of the service, access to your own transport is recommended to support ease of travel.
Ipswich provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with strong local amenities, green spaces, and the Suffolk countryside and coastline nearby.
Rail connections from Ipswich station, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street A well-established local healthcare network and strong community infrastructure…