Registered Manager

Domus Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexitime

Autonomy to grow

Career progression

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking a confident, autonomous Registered Manager to lead a growing domiciliary care service in Manchester. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe, high-quality care and drive service improvements while re‑establishing relationships with local stakeholders.

The role offers real ownership, flexitime and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive senior team, with a strong emphasis on governance, CQC compliance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a domiciliary care service, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
• Re‑establishing relationships with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and other local stakeholders.
• Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.
• Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship‑heavy workforce.
• Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.

Skills

People leadership

Commercial mindset

Hands-on leadership

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards)

Job description

Ready to take ownership of a growing domiciliary care service? We're looking for a confident, autonomous and hands‑on Registered Manager to lead an established service in Manchester and help take it to the next level.

What’s on offer:

• £45,000 basic salary


• Performance bonus scheme


• 33 days annual leave


• Flexitime


• Real autonomy to grow and develop the service


• Career progression and long-term development


• Supportive senior leadership team with genuine investment in the service.

Registered Manager Responsibilities:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a domiciliary care service, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.


• Re‑establishing relationships with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and other local stakeholders.


• Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.


• Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship‑heavy workforce.


• Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.


• Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.


• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.

Registered Manager Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.


• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.


• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.


• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).


• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.

We are looking for a strong people leader who is commercially minded, hands on, and passionate about delivering high-quality care. Someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing a team and seeing the results of their work.