Registered Home Manager

RJS RESOURCING LTD; Penzance; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee benefits

Free meals on duty

Autonomy to shape home

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

RJS Resourcing Ltd on behalf of a respected care provider is seeking a confident Registered Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a care home. You will lead a dedicated team, uphold high standards of person-centred care and ensure residents live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory understanding and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, budgeting, infection prevention and staff development.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a care environment, with a track record of leading teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a focus on development.
• Solid understanding of care regulation, safeguarding, QA and health & safety.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make confident decisions.
• Evidence of continued professional development and compliance with mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Ensure residents’ needs and preferences are at the heart of care delivery.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance, policies and registrations.
• Promote excellent care standards and continuously improve resident outcomes.
• Act as Infection Prevention and Control Lead and oversee safeguarding.
• Develop and support staff through appraisals, learning and development.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and occupancy targets; build relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership and direct support when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Care regulation knowledge

Decision making

Professional development

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Person-centred care

Education

NMC registration or equivalent care management qualification (e.g., ILM, RMA)

Job description

Are you an experienced care leader who can combine strong operational management with a genuine commitment to outstanding, person-centred care?

We are recruiting on behalf of an established care provider seeking a confident and compassionate Registered Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of one of its care homes.

You will lead a dedicated team, maintain excellent care standards and ensure every resident is supported to live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible.

Salary and Benefits

• £61,000–£65,000 per annum
• Supportive senior leadership team
• On-site parking
• Employee benefits and perks package
• Free meals while on duty
• Autonomy to shape and develop the home
• Ongoing professional development

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be accountable to the Registered Provider for the home’s overall performance, operations and activities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the day-to-day running of the home through effective teamwork and delegation, creating a positive culture that provides both support and appropriate challenge to the team
• Ensuring residents’ individual needs, preferences, backgrounds and differences remain at the heart of the service
• Maintaining full compliance with the home’s registration conditions, legal requirements and company policies
• Promoting excellent care standards and continually improving resident outcomes
• Acting as the home’s Infection Prevention and Control Lead
• Safeguarding residents and ensuring their care and health needs are appropriately assessed and met
• Leading, supervising, mentoring and developing staff to help them perform confidently and effectively
• Completing staff appraisals and supporting ongoing learning and professional development
• Reviewing practices within the home and implementing agreed improvements
• Analysing complex care situations and producing appropriate action plans and risk assessments
• Managing the home within agreed budgets, key performance indicators and occupancy targets
• Promoting the home’s services and building positive relationships with professionals and the wider community
• Providing clinical leadership and direct support when required

About You

Our client is looking for someone who is approachable, commercially aware and able to lead with both compassion and accountability.

You Will Need

• Previous management experience within a care environment
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• A sound understanding of care regulation, safeguarding, quality assurance and health and safety
• The ability to manage competing priorities and make confident, well-informed decisions
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• A professional, honest and respectful approach

NMC registration and or A recognised care management qualification, such as ILM, RMA or an equivalent qualification would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will also be expected to complete all required mandatory training, take responsibility for their continued professional development and comply with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies.

If you are an experienced care manager looking for the opportunity to lead and develop a home where residents, quality and staff development genuinely matter, we would love to hear from you.