Registered Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday

Company pension

Paid DBS

Health benefits

Refer-a-friend scheme

Full training

Performance-linked bonus

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for Residential Services in Carmarthen. This full-time position is rewarding, offering a chance to lead a community-focused team delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance and effective service operation.

The ideal candidate will hold QCF Level 5 and have proven experience in social care management. Benefits include generous holidays, pension, and full training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing staff in a social care setting.
• Strong understanding of best practices and compliance within care services.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care.
• Manage and develop the team through recruitment and training.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Manage incidents and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Education

QCF Level 5 (or Level 3 with management experience)

Job description

Registered Manager – Residential Services

Location: Carmarthen

PermanentFull-time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £38,000to £40,000

We’re recruiting an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a Residential service inCarmarthen. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, values-led provider and lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality care
• Manage and develop the team (recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision)
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Oversee rotas, staffing levels, records, reporting, and audits
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community
• Manage incidents/complaints and drive continuous improvement
• Support staff retention and service development

Requirements:

• Ideally QCF Level 5 (or Level 3 with strong management experience and willingness to work towards Level 5)
• Proven experience managing staff in a social care setting
• Strong understanding of best practice and compliance within care services
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Commitment to dignity, independence and rights of the people supported

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Paid DBS and Social Care Wales registration
• Health benefits (after probation)
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme
• Full training and career development
• Performance-linked bonus
• Family-friendly working environment

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.