Registered Manager

Resicare Alliance LTD; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance LTD is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to take full ownership of a residential service, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care at all times.

You will lead and develop the team, work with the Regional Manager to meet regulatory, operational and financial requirements, and drive continuous improvement across staffing, quality and audits.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with vulnerable adults.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in adult social care.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Experience working within a regulated care environment.
• Genuine motivation to improve the lives of others.
• Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting adults' welfare.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and fundamental standards.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act/DoLS.
• Knowledge of person-centred care principles.
• Additional leadership or specialist care qualifications.
• Medication management training.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviours.
• Budgeting or operational management experience.
• Confidence in leading change and improvement.
• Understanding of CQC inspection frameworks and quality assurance processes.
• Understanding of HR processes including recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, consistent leadership across the service.
• Leading, supporting and developing the Deputy Manager and wider team.
• Overseeing recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management.
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered consistently.
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and reviews.
• Leading a strong safeguarding culture across the service.
• Ensuring the service meets all CQC regulations and fundamental standards.
• Taking overall responsibility for audits, quality assurance and service improvement.
• Managing the service within agreed budgets and monitoring staffing/agency use.
• Building strong relationships with families, commissioners, local authorities and health professionals.
• Leading continuous improvement and supporting the development of future leaders.

Job description

Are you a driven, experienced Registered Manager who is looking to take full ownership of a residential service? We're looking for a Registered Manager to lead the overall performance and quality of our service, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care is delivered at all times.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you'll create a positive, supportive environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered to live fulfilling, independent lives. You'll lead and develop your team, ensuring they feel confident and supported, and work in partnership with the Regional Manager to ensure the service meets all regulatory, operational and financial requirements.

This is a senior leadership role with real accountability covering staffing, quality, compliance and budgets and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the service.

What You'll Be Doing as Registered Manager

• Providing clear, consistent leadership across the service
• Leading, supporting and developing the Deputy Manager and wider team
• Overseeing recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered consistently
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and reviews
• Leading a strong safeguarding culture across the service
• Ensuring the service meets all CQC regulations and fundamental standards
• Taking overall responsibility for audits, quality assurance and service improvement
• Managing the service within agreed budgets and monitoring staffing/agency use
• Building strong relationships with families, commissioners, local authorities and health professionals
• Leading continuous improvement and supporting the development of future leaders

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with vulnerable adults
• Minimum 3 years' experience in adult social care
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience working within a regulated care environment
• Genuine motivation to improve the lives of others
• Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting adults' welfare
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and fundamental standards
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act/DoLS
• Knowledge of person-centred care principles
• Additional leadership or specialist care qualifications
• Medication management training
• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviours
• Budgeting or operational management experience
• Confidence in leading change and improvement
• Understanding of CQC inspection frameworks and quality assurance processes
• Understanding of HR processes including recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance procedures

Our Values

We're looking for a registered Manager who acts with professionalism, integrity and compassion, who takes accountability for their service while supporting others to grow. We value consistent, dependable leadership that inspires others, encourages innovation, and builds strong, trusting relationships within teams and with external partners.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.