Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact—while being supported by a warm, close-knit team?
Lakes Home Care is a small, caring domiciliary care company based in Kendal, proudly serving adults across the South Lakes. With a dedicated team of 14 staff, we’re known for our compassionate, person-centred approach to care—whether at home or out and about in the community.
We’re now seeking a confident and passionate Registered Manager to help lead our next phase of growth. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing in a care setting who’s excited to shape and expand a high-quality service.
What you’ll be doing:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of our domiciliary care services
- Lead, support and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring a positive, nurturing workplace culture
- Deliver and maintain outstanding person-centred care in line with CQC requirements
- Develop care plans, risk assessments and other relevant documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative standards
- Submit reports to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., CQC, safeguarding authorities)
- Play a key role in growing the business, helping us expand while protecting the values that make us unique
- Help train and mentor new members of the management team to build strong internal leadership
- Participate in on-call duties and deliver hands-on care where needed
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- At least 1 year’s experience as a Registered Manager in domiciliary care
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or a willingness to work towards it
- Strong knowledge of care regulations and compliance
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and grow a team
- Excellent communication, organisational and digital skills (e.g., SOPs, online filing, care systems)
- A passion for high-quality, person-centred care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer:
- A friendly, inclusive team that supports and values each other
- Flexible working options – including adjustments for childcare, holidays, etc.
- Shared on-call responsibilities with a collaborative leadership team
- Well-established systems to support all aspects of your role
- The opportunity to influence and grow a business in line with your values
We know the role of Registered Manager can be a challenging one—but at Lakes Home Care, you’ll never be alone. With a solid team around you and a company culture built on care, kindness and quality, we’re confident you’ll find it a rewarding next step in your career.
Learn more about us:
www.lakeshomecare.co.uk
Instagram: @lakeshomecare
Facebook: Lakes Home Care
Ready to join us? We’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 30 minutes of Kendal?
- What makes you stand out from other applicants?
Experience:
- Registered Manager: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
