Registered Home Manager

Brendoncare Foundation; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training & development

DBS check

Free meals

On-site parking

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Pension

Job summary

Brendoncare Foundation seeks a passionate Manager to oversee Brendoncare Knightwood and Meadway, ensuring safeguarding, quality care, and robust governance. You will lead a compassionate, values-driven team and maintain occupancy while building strong relationships with families and professionals.

The role requires a recognised management qualification, experience as a Registered Manager of complex services, and a proven track record in dementia care, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in management of social care/health/housing.
• Experience as Registered Manager of complex services.
• Understanding of complex care for vulnerable adults including dementia.
• Experience managing financial plans and budgets.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of social care and health issues; ability to work with external agencies (e.g. CCG/LA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower multidisciplinary teams in a compassionate, people-led way.
• Maintain high quality care and meet residents' social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Design and deliver holistic care plans across a range of complexities.
• Foster relationships with families, professionals and the community.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulatory objectives.
• Monitor performance, report KPIs, and drive service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Dementia care

Multidisciplinary teams

Regulatory compliance

Operations management

Education

Management of Social Care/Health/Housing qualification (MBA, NVQ 5, ILM 5, RMA, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN/RMN)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Manager to lead our two homes Brendoncare Knightwood and Meadway.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and dynamic leader to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, their families, and our dedicated team. You will be responsible for the overall running of the home as the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, maintaining occupancy, and nurturing a warm, person-centred culture grounded in dignity and respect.

With a proven track record of managing care settings and strong expertise in resident care, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team, build trusted relationships with families and professionals, and create a safe, welcoming environment where people truly feel at home. If you are a confident, empathic leader who thrives in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Leading, empowering and motivating multidisciplinary teams in a people-led, compassionate way
• Prioritising the best quality care for all residents at all times
• Meeting the social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents
• Supporting teams to design and deliver thorough and holistic care plans across a range of complexities
• Empowering residents and team members to take part in decision making processes
• Forming and maintaining meaningful relationships across the charity and the wider community
• Building and nurturing relationships with relatives and their loved ones
• Working with statutory bodies and health agencies in an open and constructive way
• Meeting and exceeding legal, statutory and regulatory standards and objectives
• Creating a culture of learning, safety and proactivity
• Agreeing and achieving tailored and strategic objectives to ensure the service thrives
• Monitoring, reporting and acting on key performance indicators
• Role modelling and embodying the Brendoncare values at all times

What do I need to have to apply?

• Recognised professional qualification - Management of Social Care/Health/Housing (e.g.MBA, NVQ 5, ILM 5, RMA, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN or RMN)
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager of complex services
• A thorough understanding of complex care of vulnerable adults including people living with Dementia
• Experience of managing financial plans and budgets
• Experience of leading, coaching and motivating large, multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge and understanding of social care and health issues
• Proven positive track record with external agencies & stakeholders (e.g. CCG, LA)

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive training and continuing personal development
• Free DBS Check
• Free meals when on duty
• Free on-site parking subject to availability
• Life Assurance
• Access to MetLife wellbeing support,including a 24/7 GP service and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enrolment on to our pension scheme
• Subsidised professional membership where applicable

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and ensures equal access to opportunities. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our organisation, and we expect all employees to support and uphold these values.

Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates willbe requiredto undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role