Autonomous Registered Care Manager - Compliance Leader

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Care Manager to lead a CQC-regulated adult social care service. You will shape safety, quality and regulatory compliance, with real autonomy and influence while working with a capable operational and clinical team.

The role focuses on delivering safe, person-centred care and strong outcomes. You must have prior Registered Manager experience, Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care, and a proven track record of positive CQC

Qualifications

• Registered Manager experience in a CQC-regulated adult social care service.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of positive CQC outcomes, ideally Good/Outstanding.
• Experience managing safeguarding and incident investigations, including statutory notifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on CQC registration, compliance and inspection activity.
• Safeguarding, serious incidents and statutory notifications.
• High‑risk and complex care packages management.
• Carer suitability, competence and safeguarding concerns.
• Complaints, duty of candour and learning from incidents.
• Quality audits, governance and corrective actions.
• MCAA and duty of candour principles including people’s rights.
• Safe staffing, training and competency.
• Clinical oversight alongside the Nursing Manager.
• Working with families, local authorities and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership & Management

CQC Regulations

Safeguarding

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Job description

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Care Manager to lead a CQC-regulated adult social care service. You will shape safety, quality and regulatory compliance, with real autonomy and influence while working with a capable operational and clinical team.

The role focuses on delivering safe, person-centred care and strong outcomes. You must have prior Registered Manager experience, Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care, and a proven track record of positive CQC