Registered Manager

Regional Recruitment Services; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager in Lowestoft. This role involves leading a residential home for adults with learning disabilities, overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with care regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential care, strong leadership skills, and a Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management. A competitive salary of £35,000 per annum plus a KPI-based bonus is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Competitive annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP access

Health Cash Plan

Lifestyle savings

Paid DBS

Clear progression support

Employee referral scheme

Supportive workplace with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in residential care and team leadership.
• Strong focus on person-centred support and independence.
• Knowledge of compliance with care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a residential home for adults with learning disabilities.
• Supervise and support staff across various teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Promote resident independence and engagement in community activities.

Skills

Leadership within a residential care or nursing home environment

Staff management

Compliance with care regulations

Operational management

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management

Experience as a Registered Manager

Driving licence for local travel

Education

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Lowestoft
Pay rate/Salary: £35,000 per annum, plus bonus scheme (dependent on KPIs)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (flexible to service needs)
Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

We are hiring for a Registered Manager that is experienced in residential care, team leadership, and person‑centred support in Lowestoft. This is a supportive, community‑focused residential care environment, and you will be leading a motivated team to deliver high‑quality care while promoting independence and wellbeing for residents.

Duties of a Registered Manager

• Leading and managing Amber Lodge, a 13‑bed residential home, ensuring safe, compassionate, person‑centred care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Supervising, supporting, and developing staff across care, administration, housekeeping, and maintenance teams.
• Overseeing care planning, audits, and HR processes including recruitment, absence management, rota generation, and staff appraisals.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and care regulations, including MCA and DoLS.
• Deputising for the Regional Operations Manager when required and supporting operational decision‑making.
• Promoting engagement in community activities, daily living skills, and resident independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring performance against KPIs to meet service standards.

Skills and experience of a Registered Manager

• Leadership within a residential care or nursing home environment.
• Staff management, including supervision, appraisal, and recruitment.
• Compliance with care regulations, safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS.
• Operational management including audits, rota planning, and reporting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management (or working towards it).
• Experience as a Registered Manager in a residential setting.
• Driving licence for local travel.

What the client offers a Registered Manager

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum plus KPI‑based bonus
• Company pension
• Competitive annual leave – increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme – accessible 24/7
• 24/7 GP access and face‑to‑face counselling
• Health Cash Plan and mental health support through Able Futures
• Lifestyle savings on shopping, utilities, and high street retailers
• Paid DBS and comprehensive induction and training
• Clear progression support via funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Employee referral scheme
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with ongoing development opportunities

About the Client

Our client is a leading provider of residential care services for adults with disabilities in the UK. They focus on person‑centred support, promoting independence, and delivering high‑quality care within welcoming, community‑based homes.

Next Steps

Apply to this Registered Manager role through this advert. For more information, please contact Asha in our Healthcare team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if not already done). If you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful; however, your details will be retained for suitable future roles.

About Regional Recruitment Services

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award‑winning independent recruitment agency operating since 2008. We provide permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all positions available throughout the UK, please visit our website