Registered Manager

Salutem Care & Education; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Internal progression

Induction

24/7 Employee support helpline

Management bonus scheme

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a flexible and versatile CQC Registered Manager for Westacres, a 4-bed residential service for autism and complex needs. You will lead the care team, ensure safe, person-centred care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

You will monitor delivery, manage budgets and staffing, oversee medication, safeguarding, audits, and on-call cover to ensure safe, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 5 Adult Management Diploma or equivalent, or eligible to complete Level 5 Diploma.
• Experience in social care management and CQC framework.
• Knowledge of Health & Social Services regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing care team.
• Ensure safe, person-centred, outcome-focused care and dignity.
• Maintain CQC compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Prepare for regulatory inspections and implement improvements.
• Oversee budget, staffing, and on-call rota.
• Recruit, induct, supervise, and develop staff.
• Build relationships with commissioners and authorities.
• Conduct audits and drive service improvement.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

CQC compliance

Health & social care knowledge

Education

QCF Level 5 Adult Management Diploma

Equivalent qualification / Level 5 Diploma eligible

Job description

About The Company

Westacres are recruiting for a Registered Manager!

At our core, we’re a team of people supporting people to live a life they love.

At Salutem we are proud to provide a range of care and support in our schools, day centres, and residential homes for children and adults. Just like any family, we want the very best for the individuals we support. Our aim at Salutem Care and Education is to empower people to live a life they choose, regardless of the care and support they need.

Each individual we support at Salutem Care and Education has an opportunity to live their best life each and every day. We are proud to offer outstanding levels of care, support and education for each individual we support as part of our Salutem family.

Westacres is a 4 bed residential care home that supports people with Autism and complex needs. Westacres is one Salutem's portfolio of new builds recent renovated in 2024. It boats open communal spaces, sensory room, 2 kitchen and a lovely garden.

We are looking for a flexible and versatile CQC Registered Manager who has experience supporting people with life, supporting our staff team to be the best they can be and ensure compliance, safety and quality.

Get in touch with us today for an amazing opportunity to be part of something magic!

Job scope

The role of the Registered Manager has the overall operational responsibility of the service or services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent operational services within your area, regularly supervising Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and/or Senior Support Workers.

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity

You will be responsible for:

• To monitor and support the delivery of person centred services to all people using our service within your defined area.
• To ensure effective financial administration of the services delivered, through the effective deployment of staff and budgets
• The overall operation of the services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff
• The delivery of excellent operational services, regularly supervising the Team Leaders
• Ensuring the effective and efficient provision of support to the people using the services
• You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent administrative skills and be able to organise and priorities your workload whilst being financially astute
• You will need to be experienced in social care management and CQC Framework and will possess excellent knowledge of Health & Social Services and applicable regulations/legislation.
• You will have experience of motivating and enabling a staff team to achieve good outcomes in partnership with the people we support, and with an emphasis on role modelling best practice in a care environment
• You will have a proven track record of improving and developing services for people with disabilities.
• Above all, you should be as approachable, as reliable and as dedicated as we are, and you’ll be poised to hit the ground ‘sprinting’

Professional Qualifications

You will join us with a QCF Level 5 Adult Management Diploma, or equivalent qualification, or be eligible to complete the Level 5 Diploma

Employee benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Training/Qualification Opportunities
• Internal progression opportunities
• Induction
• Employee Support Helpline - You will have access to a private and confidential employee support helpline, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, health and well-being and more. This is all available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• We’re keen to reward our managers when they get things right because doing well is important to us.

Our Management Bonus Scheme takes into consideration a range of KPIs from inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness and more. Meeting targets in all these areas will result in a performance bonus. The better you do the bigger your bonus! Another great reason to work with us as we commit to rewarding your success!

• Week 1 in role – DBS must be applied for
• Week 2 in role - until the DBS check is back and verified as per process – registration application to be drafted in the background with support from our Quality team
• Within 2 weeks of the DBS returned and verified – Registration application to be submitted to the regulator.

Once the registration is completed and in place £5000 will be added to your annual salary and backdated to the probation pass date.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing care team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred, outcome-focused care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements, health and safety legislation, and other relevant statutory frameworks.
• Prepare for and lead regulatory inspections, implementing improvement plans where required.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure all concerns are managed appropriately.
• Oversee medication management, incident reporting, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes.
• Recruit, induct, supervise, and develop staff, while managing performance, attendance, and training compliance.
• Manage staffing levels and participate in the on-call rota to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Monitor budgets, control expenditure, and identify efficiencies while maintaining high standards of care.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, local authorities, healthcare professionals, families, advocates, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct audits, analyse performance data, and drive continuous service improvement and best practice across the service.

Summary

This version combines similar responsibilities, removes detailed legislative lists, and focuses on the key leadership, compliance, quality, people management, financial, and partnership aspects that candidates need to understand from a job advert.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.