Location: Eden Area
Contract Type: Fixed Term – (12 Months)
Hours: 37 per week
About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a residential care home in the Eden area on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for creating and sustaining an environment where people feel safe, respected and genuinely at home, while ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
You will have overall responsibility for the operational management of the service, including leadership of staff, safeguarding, quality assurance, CQC compliance and financial management. Working closely with senior leaders, professionals, families and partner agencies, you will provide stability and continuity during the fixed‑term period, supporting both staff and the people who live in the home.
Who we are looking for…
A Registered Manager who can lead a residential care service with confidence, compassion and professionalism, keeping people and their lived experience at the centre of decision‑making.
You will:
- Be a Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission (or eligible and willing to register)
- Have a strong understanding of relevant legislation, CQC regulations and safeguarding requirements
- Demonstrate effective leadership and people‑management skills
- Be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance
- Share our commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based care and continuous improvement
We are looking for leaders whose values align with our vision of “People living in a place they call home, with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.”
What our team says
“Being a Registered Manager here means shaping the service and developing your team in a practical, front‑line role where no two days are the same. You’ll balance operational pressures with professional judgement, making day‑to‑day decisions that have a real impact on people’s lives — and seeing that impact in a place people truly call home.”
What can we offer you!
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Regular supervision and peer support
- Training and Development Opportunities
- You can also take advantage of the Councils Vehicle Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme – designed to make motoring simple, affordable, and greener!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Kate Vernon at [email protected]
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 28th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
