Extra Care Scheme Manager

Leaders In Care Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36,000–£38,000 per annum

25 days annual leave + holidays

Maternity, adoption and paternity pay

Sick pay

Death in service

Training and qualifications

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Leaders In Care Ltd is seeking an experienced Extra Care Scheme Manager to take full operational responsibility for a well-established scheme, leading a dedicated team to deliver safe, person-centred and high-quality care services.

You will recruit, coach and develop staff, drive quality improvements and ensure full regulatory compliance with CQC standards, governance and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading adult social care services such as Extra Care, domiciliary care, community care or supported living.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance and statutory framework for adult social care.
• Experience managing operational performance, compliance, quality standards, budgets, audits and KPIs.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop successful teams and create a positive culture.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for a well-established Extra Care scheme, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred service delivery.
• Recruit, lead, coach and develop a high-performing care team.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits and continuous service improvement to achieve excellent CQC outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding legislation, governance and company policies.
• Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, occupancy, KPIs and operational performance to deliver outstanding results.
• Build strong relationships with service users, families, commissioners and healthcare professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Support growth and continued success of the service through strong leadership.

Skills

Leadership

CQC knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

People development

Job description

Leadership opportunity | Extra Care | Career progression | Person-centred care | Quality-focused provider

Are you an experienced Extra Care Scheme Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Service Manager or Deputy Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity?

We're recruiting for an Extra Care Scheme Manager to take full operational responsibility for a well-established Extra Care scheme, leading a dedicated team while ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected provider where you'll have the autonomy to shape your service, develop your team, improve quality and make a lasting difference to people living independently within their own homes.

Whether you're already working as an Extra Care Scheme Manager, a Registered Manager within adult social care, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step into your first scheme management position, this role offers genuine career progression, long-term stability and the opportunity to join an organisation that values leadership, invests in its people and recognises success.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £36,000 to £38,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay, subject to qualifying criteria.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Death in Service benefit, subject to qualifying criteria.
• Ongoing training, coaching, e-learning and access to recognised qualifications.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee discounts at over 40 leading retailers.

About the Company

You'll be joining a respected provider of community care and Extra Care services with an excellent reputation for delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred support. Supporting adults to live independently within their own homes, the organisation is committed to investing in its people, embracing innovation and maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance and regulatory compliance across adult social care services.

The Role

As the Extra Care Scheme Manager, you will:

• Take full operational responsibility for a well-established Extra Care scheme, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred service delivery.
• Recruit, lead, coach and develop a high-performing care team, creating a positive and supportive culture.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits and continuous service improvement to achieve excellent CQC outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding legislation, governance requirements and company policies.
• Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, occupancy, KPIs and operational performance to deliver outstanding results.
• Build strong relationships with service users, families, commissioners, local authorities and healthcare professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Support the continued growth and success of the service through strong leadership and operational excellence.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Experience as a Registered Manager, Care Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Manager or similar leadership role within adult social care, Extra Care, domiciliary care, community care or Supported Living services.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance and the statutory framework relating to adult social care.
• Experience managing operational performance, compliance, quality standards, budgets, audits and KPIs.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop successful teams while creating a positive working culture.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for improving services, delivering outstanding person-centred care and achieving exceptional outcomes for service users.