Registered Care Manager

McCarthy & Stone; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training - eligibility applies.

Mentoring scheme

Work-Life Balance: 33 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments

Guest suites across UK developments

Discounts on gift cards

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking an experienced Registered Care Manager for Lysander House Retirement Living Plus Development in Ickenham, Uxbridge. You will oversee day-to-day care delivery, operations, and ensure residents enjoy independence with dignity.

You will lead the care team, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure CQC compliance and company policies are followed. This role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be 75% completed and able to complete in probation period.
• Experience managing a registered care or housing-with-care service
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent people management and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the development, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Lead, inspire and supervise a dedicated care team.
• Maintain CQC compliance and manage audits, quality checks, and safeguarding.
• Work with Sales and Rentals Teams to promote occupancy and community engagement.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial processes are followed.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Promote wellbeing and independence through tailored support and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Care management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

The Vacancy

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent


• Hours: 38.75 per week (with some weekend, work each month.)


• Salary: £ 42877.80 plus UNCAPPED annual and quarterly performance bonuses.


• Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or must be 75% completed and must be able to complete in your probation period.

Registered Manager – Independent Living Development

• Location: Ickenham, Uxbridge


• Contract: Full-time, Permanent


• Hours: 38.75 per week (with some weekend, work each month.)


• Salary: £ 42877.80 plus UNCAPPED annual and quarterly performance bonuses.


• Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or must be 75% completed and must be able to complete in your probation period.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Care Manager to join the team at our Lysander House Retirement Living Plus Development in Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex.

You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, care delivery, and operational running of the community, ensuring residents enjoy independence, dignity, and a vibrant lifestyle.

As the Registered Care Manager, you will provide strong leadership to your care and support team, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the development, ensuring high-quality care and support.


• Lead, inspire and supervise a dedicated care team.


• Maintain CQC compliance and manage audits, quality checks, and safeguarding.


• Work collaboratively with the Sales and Rentals Teams to promote occupancy and community engagement.


• Manage budgets and ensure financial processes are followed.


• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.


• Promote wellbeing and independence through tailored support and activities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to balance care quality with operational efficiency.

Essential

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or must be 75% completed and must be able to complete in your probation period.


• Previous experience in managing a registered care or housing-with-care service


• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements


• Excellent people management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience within retirement living, extra care, or domiciliary care settings


• Ability to manage budgets and service delivery to a high standard

Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Training - eligibility applies.


• Mentoring scheme


• Work-Life Balance: 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.


• Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.


• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.

Important Information

Please Note

• We do not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us

• Supportive company culture with ongoing training and professional development


• A fulfilling role making a real difference in residents’ lives


• Opportunities to shape a thriving, independent community

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!