Registered Care Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the care home.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that meets all regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.
• Maintain full compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance to ensure the home operates efficiently.
• Build positive relationships with residents, their families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, safeguarding, and medication management.
• Monitor budgets, occupancy, and overall home performance while maintaining excellent standards of care.

Essential Requirements

• Proven hands-on management experience within an elderly residential care setting.
• A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), specifically relevant to elderly care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and current legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards across all aspects of the home.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to respond effectively to the changing needs of residents and the service.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering exceptional care.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional, reliable, and able to lead by example.
• Adaptable and willing to take a hands-on approach when required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced and qualified but who genuinely cares about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, supports their team, and creates a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

We understand that choosing the right role is just as important as finding the right candidate. If we feel it would be beneficial, we are happy to welcome prospective applicants to visit the home and see the environment for themselves before progressing with the recruitment process.

If you have the experience, qualifications, and passion to lead a high-quality elderly care home, we'd love to hear from you.