Registered Care Manager

Care Outlook Community; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Growth opportunities to expand schemes

Job summary

Care Outlook is seeking a Registered Manager to lead Beechwood Grove and Cornerstones in Reading. You will oversee daily operations, maintain CQC registration, and ensure residents receive safe, person‑centred care tailored to their preferences.

The role requires three years of management experience in domiciliary or extra care, strong knowledge of CQC regulations, and a valid UK driving license. The successful candidate will work with the Regional Manager to expand the service and meet targets.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scheme team, including care coordinators, senior carers and office staff
• Run the service day to day, covering rotas, care planning, staffing and budget
• Ensure each resident has a person-centred care plan aligned to their choices and is reviewed regularly
• Monitor quality through spot checks, medication audits and observations, actioning findings
• Recruit, supervise, train and develop your team
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and ensure investigations are carried out
• Submit statutory notifications to CQC on time and keep the scheme inspection ready
• Maintain staff files, training records and compliance records
• Collaborate with commissioners, social workers, health professionals and families
• Work with Regional Manager to grow the service and meet targets

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management, or working towards it

Job description

Care Outlook has been providing home care across London and the South East since 2005, and we are still growing.

We are looking for a Registered Manager to lead our extra care schemes Beechwood Grove and Cornerstones in Reading. You will run the scheme day to day, hold the CQC registration for the service, and make sure residents get care that is safe and built around them.

What you will be doing

• Lead the scheme team, including care coordinators, senior carers and office staff
• Run the service day to day, covering rotas, care planning, staffing and budget
• Make sure every resident has a person-centred care plan that reflects their choices and is reviewed regularly
• Monitor quality through spot checks, medication audits and observations, and act on what they show
• Recruit, supervise, train and develop your team
• Report safeguarding concerns without delay and make sure incidents are investigated properly
• Submit statutory notifications to CQC on time and keep the scheme inspection ready
• Keep staff files, training records and compliance records complete and up to date
• Work with commissioners, social workers, health professionals and families
• Work with your Regional Manager to grow the service and meet agreed targets

What we offer

• £30,000 a year
• Company mobile phone
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing support and professional development
• The chance to grow a scheme, and grow with us as we expand

What we are looking for

• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management, or equivalent, or working towards it
• At least three years of management experience in domiciliary care, extra care or a similar setting
• Working knowledge of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008
• Willingness to register with CQC as the Registered Manager for this scheme
• Full UK driving license

Candidates with previous job titles or experience, including Care Manager, Registered Care Manager, Domiciliary Care Manager, Deputy Care Manager, & Care Service Manager, will also be considered.

We look forward to supporting your application.