Care Home Registered Manager

Caron Group; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

Auto enrolment pension

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Caron Group is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a care home in mid/South Wales. You will drive quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop strong relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders.

Role requires QCF Level 4/5 leadership, SCW registration, and 3+ years in management of elderly care. The salary ranges £60,000–£65,000 with pension, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• To have QCF Level 4 or Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Residential Management).
• Registration with Social Care Wales and knowledge of RISCA.
• 3+ years in leadership/management and eldercare understanding.
• Strong verbal, written, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to high standards of care and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, direct and coordinate day-to-day home operations.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate Wales regulations and safety acts.
• Provide leadership and communicate policy to the team.
• Maintain resident records and report to Head Office.
• Manage occupancy and budget, and oversee medicines administration.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Team development

Education

QCF Level 4 or 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opening has arisen for a Registered Manager to join one of our care homes and become part of the Caron Family. We strive to provide quality support and care to the individuals residing with us and as such are seeking new team members who share our passion, energy and values. If you relish the prospect of making a difference in a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About You

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the strategic and operational success of your home. This is achieved by delivering an exemplary service experience to our residents and embracing the Caron Group principles of relationship-centred care. As a brand ambassador, you will strive to achieve the highest standards of care and compliance, champion resident well‑being and develop strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Strong leadership is a key quality required as you will inspire a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge and best practice within your team.

About Us

Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We are proud to be a business that has continuously grown over the past twenty four years and we firmly believe our best is still to come. Our residents and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide tailored care to the requirements of each of the individuals residing with us, celebrating their individuality and enhancing their quality of life. At Caron Group, we believe our people are our most valuable asset and our success is attributed to our inspired and dedicated team members who share our passion for providing exemplary levels of care, embrace our vision and actively work to enable us to realise our ambitions. The group offers a friendly, supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

About The Role

Responsibilities include

• Plan, organise, direct and coordinate the day to day operations of the Home.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and regulations e.g. Care Inspectorate Wales (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016/ National Minimum Standards Social Care Wales; Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Embrace Home policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of the Home.
• Provide direction and leadership to all Home personnel including communication and interpretation of policy, procedure and staff contracts.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of all resident and other records, in accordance with policy and relevant legislation.
• Maintain and monitor any approved capital and operating budget; reporting regularly on the same to Head Office.
• Submit regular reports to Head Office.
• Investigate complaints and take appropriate action. Report to the Head of Region and / or the Responsible Individual.
• Take appropriate measures to ensure optimum occupancy is maintained at all times.
• Develop and maintain good channels of communication with the individual's relatives or next of kin.
• Responsible for assessing competence of staff, supervision, maintenance and administration of medicines in line with relevant guidelines, ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate Wales' standards.
• To be aware of and comply with the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice and ensure all staff in the Home comply with the Code.
• Ensure eligibility to practice by maintaining registration with the NMC (if applicable) and / or SCW.
• Ensuring all staff maintain registration with SCW.
• Maintain one's professional knowledge and competence.

*This is not an exhaustive list

Essential Requirements

• To have QCF Level 4 or Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Residential Management).
• To be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA).
• 3 Years+ Leadership / Management experience.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of the older person and the role of the Registered Manager.
• Effective verbal, written, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven record and passion for providing elderly, person centred care and positive outcomes.
• Positive, flexible attitude and a desire to make a difference.
• An understanding of and adherence to Caron Group's ethos.

Desirable

• Adult Nursing Degree / Qualification.
• To have a recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE/Cert ED; DTLLS/CTLLS; Level 5 Education & Training.
• 5 years' experience within the Nursing Home sector.
• 3 years' Management experience within the Nursing Home sector.
• To have understanding of the Welsh language.

Package

• Salary: £60-65,000 Per Annum, dependent on experience.
• Blue Light Discount Card (Eligibility to apply).
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Training towards your professional development.
• Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Equality Statement

Caron Group is an inclusive organisation and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Required Criteria

• To have QCF Level 4 or Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Residential Management).
• To be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA).
• 3 Years+ Leadership / Management experience.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of the older person and the role of the Registered Manager.
• Effective verbal, written, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven record and passion for providing elderly, person centred care and positive outcomes.
• Positive, flexible attitude and a desire to make a difference.
• An understanding of and adherence to Caron Group's ethos.

Desired Criteria

• Adult Nursing Degree / Qualification.
• To have a recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE/Cert ED; DTLLS/CTLLS; Level 5 Education & Training.
• 5 years' experience within the Nursing Home sector.

About The Company

Caron Group is proud to offer 17 exceptional care homes across Mid and South Wales, each dedicated to providing high‑quality, compassionate care tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident. We offer a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care all delivered by a highly trained and compassionate team. Our safe, understanding and engaging environment helps our residents maintain their dignity and quality of life.

Company Culture

Caron Group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship‑centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

Company Benefits

We believe that caring for our people is just as important as caring for our residents. To reward dedication and contribution, we offer competitive pay and a supportive working environment. Our team members enjoy access to ongoing training and development, career progression opportunities, an auto‑enrolment pension and an employee referral scheme. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and continuous learning, providing a workplace that inspires, empowers, and nurtures growth.

Referral bonus, Blue Light Card, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities

Salary

£60,000.00 - £65,000.00 per year