Clinical Registered Manager - Kenway Court - Southend on Sea

Shaftesbury; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability care provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a compassionate Clinical Registered Manager to lead a high-dependency residential care home for younger adults with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a valid NMC PIN, CQC registration, and strong leadership skills. This role focuses on person-centred care, compliance with CQC standards, and fostering continuous improvement within the team. The position offers a supportive environment and a commitment to inclusivity and personal development.

Benefits

Birthday off

CQC bonus

Recognition rewards

Excellent training and development

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid NMC PIN and CQC registration.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma if not already obtained.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for providing inclusive care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated team.
• Oversee care delivery and ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Develop and implement systems that promote high-quality, person-centred care.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Passion for inclusive care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Clinical Registered Manager – Shaftesbury Kenway Court

Are you a compassionate leader with a valid NMC PIN, ready to make a real difference? Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

At Shaftesbury Kenway Court, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Clinical Registered Manager to lead our high‑dependency residential care home for younger adults with disabilities. If you’re passionate about person‑centred care and want to be part of a values‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We believe everyone deserves a full and flourishing life. That’s why we’re committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values: Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous. Our services span adult care, children’s care and education—always with a focus on inclusion, flexibility and personalised support.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and support a dedicated team
• Oversee care delivery and ensure compliance with CQC standards
• Develop and implement systems that promote high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment

Requirements

• Valid NMC PIN and CQC registration
• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for inclusive care

  About Kenway Court: Kenway Court is a residential, community‑focused care home in Southend‑on‑Sea. The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs.

  We take a person‑centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different – that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.

  What We Offer

  • Birthday off (taken from annual leave) + birthday card
  • CQC bonus: £30 voucher for a “Good” rating, £50 for “Outstanding”
  • Recognition rewards: vouchers up to £50 and letters from leadership
  • Excellent training and development
  • Generous leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years)
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

  Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

  What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

  Through a wide range of disability care, special education and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

  Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

  Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.