Registered Manager

Social Care 2 Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time role

Development opportunities

Career progression

Autonomy to shape the service

Job summary

Social Care 2 Recruit seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead our domiciliary care service based in Leigh, Manchester. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality home care, and act as the CQC Registered Manager.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 per annum), autonomy to shape the service, and opportunities for professional development—plus a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current or previous experience as a Registered Manager within a domiciliary care setting is essential.
• Proven track record of growing a domiciliary care business and increasing service capacity.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the domiciliary care service to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Act as the CQC Registered Manager with compliance to all regulations.
• Drive growth and expand service capacity and hours delivered.
• Build relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and healthcare professionals.
• Lead and develop a team of care coordinators and care staff, ensuring quality person-centred care.
• Recruit, train, and manage staff; conduct supervisions and appraisals.
• Monitor budgets and resources to meet business targets.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are up-to-date and well documented.
• Lead CQC inspections and address any findings promptly.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Leigh, Manchester

Permanent

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Manager to lead and manage our growing domiciliary care service based in Leigh, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven professional to take ownership of a well-established care service and play a pivotal role in its continued growth and development.

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users in their own homes. You will act as the CQC Registered Manager and will be accountable for compliance, quality assurance, staff management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the domiciliary care service, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery at all times
• Act as the CQC Registered Manager, maintaining full compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and legislation
• Drive the growth and expansion of the business, developing strategies to increase the number of service users and hours delivere
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and commissioning bodies to generate new business opportunities
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of care coordinators, senior carers, and care workers to deliver outstanding person-centred care
• Recruit, train, and develop staff, ensuring the workforce is skilled, competent, and aligned with the company's values and standards
• Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings to support staff performance and wellbeing
• Monitor and manage budgets, financial performance, and resources effectively to achieve business targets
• Ensure all care plans, risk assessments, and service user documentation are person-centred, up-to-date, and accurately maintained
• Lead and manage CQC inspections, preparing the service and ensuring a positive outcome
• Investigate and resolve complaints, safeguarding concerns, and incidents in a timely and professional manner
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems to continuously improve the standard of care delivered

Requirements

• Current or previous experience as a Registered Manager within a domiciliary care setting is essential
• Proven track record of successfully growing a domiciliary care business and increasing service capacity
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014, and all relevant legislation governing domiciliary care
• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or be working towards it
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Strong business acumen with experience of managing budgets, financial performance, and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and healthcare professionals
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is desirable
• Enhanced DBS check will be required upon appointment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position based in Leigh, Manchester
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals in the local community
• Autonomy and ownership to shape and grow the service

About Us

We are a dedicated domiciliary care provider based in Leigh, Manchester, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals in their own homes. We pride ourselves on our person-centred approach, our talented team of care professionals, and our commitment to continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional leader to join us and help drive our service forward.