Registered Care Manager

Premier Healthcare; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition rewards

Industry-leading in-house training

Job summary

Premier Healthcare is seeking a Registered Manager to lead the Watford home care branch with autonomy and strong senior support. You will drive quality, person-centred care and branch performance, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and building a trusted local presence.

The role offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with competitive pay, bonuses, and industry-leading training. A proactive manager will shape care delivery, hours, and the local reputation of the branch.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within the care sector.
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements.
• Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or working towards it.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Proactive mindset and passion for person-centred care.
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of the Watford branch.
• Hold CQC registration and ensure compliance from day one.
• Recruit, develop and manage a team of care professionals.
• Build strong relationships with customers, families and local stakeholders.
• Drive growth in care hours and establish a strong local reputation.
• Take full responsibility for commercial performance, quality and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Education

Level 5 Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards it)

Job description

Registered Manager - Home Care

Up to £45,000 Salary + Bonus of up to £12,000 + Joining Bonus + Blue Light Card + Employee Assistance Programme

Watford, Greater London

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced care manager ready to build something great within a market-leading company?

Would you thrive leading a well-established branch with full autonomy, supported by a senior leadership team and peer network?

Looking for a permanent, stable role where you can shape the future of care in your community?

Then this could be for you...

We're looking for a passionate and people-focused Registered Manager to lead a well-established branch in Watford. You'll be at the heart of delivering outstanding home care and building a strong local reputation, creating a branch culture that prioritises quality, person-centred care, and operational excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £45,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus of up to £12,000
• Permanent leadership role with full autonomy
• Opportunity to build and shape the branch
• Ongoing support from a senior leadership team
• Career progression into senior roles as the branch grows
• 25 days' holiday, rising to 27 with service
• Blue Light Card, Employee Assistance Programme and employee recognition rewards
• Industry-leading in-house training

About the Branch

• Flagship branch in Watford
• Supporting adults of all ages to live independently at home
• Backed by a nationally respected care provider
• Fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission
• Local team culture focused on person-centred care, quality and operational excellence
• Supported by an experienced senior leadership team

About the Role

• Lead the ongoing development of the Watford branch
• Hold CQC registration and ensure compliance from day one
• Recruit, develop and manage a team of care professionals
• Build strong relationships with customers, families and local stakeholders
• Drive growth in care hours and establish a strong local reputation
• Take full responsibility for commercial performance, quality and operational excellence

Requirements

• Experience in a management role within the care sector
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements
• Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or working towards it
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Proactive mindset and passion for person-centred care
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others

Interested?

If you're ready to lead this branch with autonomy, support and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.