Registered Care Manager – Residential Care Home
Location: Credenhill Court Rest Home
Salary: £41,500 per annum
Hours: 35 Hours
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Care Manager to lead our residential care home and take responsibility for the overall quality, safety and effectiveness of the care we provide.
We are looking for someone who is more than a manager on paper. We want a visible, hands-on leader who will work alongside our care team, build strong relationships with residents and staff and actively strengthen the standard of care within the home.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who wants to make a genuine difference and be part of a team that is committed to providing outstanding, person-centred care.
About the Role
As Registered Care Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
You will work closely with the care team and lead by example. This will include spending time on the floor, supporting staff with care when appropriate, observing practice and identifying opportunities to improve the experience and outcomes of our residents.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing strong, visible leadership across the home
- Working alongside the care team to strengthen and maintain high standards of care
- Ensuring residents receive safe, dignified and person-centred support
- Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and staff
- Leading, supporting and developing the care team
- Supporting Senior Care Assistants and other team leaders
- Monitoring care standards and identifying areas for improvement
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate, current and person-centred
- Promoting residents' independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed effectively
- Managing incidents, complaints and concerns professionally
- Working closely with healthcare professionals, families and external agencies
- Recruiting, inducting, supervising and developing staff
- Monitoring staff performance and supporting a positive team culture
- Ensuring appropriate staffing levels and effective shift organisation
- Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice
- Preparing for and responding to inspections and regulatory requirements
- Driving continuous improvement throughout the home
We Want a Manager Who Leads by Example
The successful candidate will be someone who is comfortable getting involved.
We would like a hands on Manager who knows the residents, understands the challenges faced by the care team and is willing to work alongside staff when needed.
You will have the opportunity to identify where the team needs additional support, provide coaching and guidance and help build confidence and consistency across the home.
Your presence should make a difference — to residents, to staff and to the overall quality of care.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Previous management experience within a residential care setting
- Strong knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding
- Experience leading and developing care teams
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
- A genuine passion for improving people's lives
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
- A hands-on, approachable and supportive management style
- Good knowledge of care documentation, risk management and regulatory requirements
- The ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals
- A commitment to continuous improvement
A relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent) is required, together with the experience and qualifications necessary to meet the requirements of the Registered Manager position.
What We Offer
- A key leadership role within a residential care home
- The opportunity to genuinely influence and strengthen the quality of care
- A supportive working environment
- A team-focused approach to care
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to develop and implement improvements within the home
- A role where your leadership and experience can make a real difference
- [Additional benefits – pension, annual leave, bonus, wellbeing support etc.]
If You Are the Right Person for Us...
If you are an experienced care professional who believes that great management starts with being present, listening to your team and understanding the residents you care for, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who will take ownership, lead with compassion and integrity, and work alongside our team to continually strengthen the care we provide.
If you are ready to make a real difference as a Registered Care Manager, apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £41,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
