Registered Manager

New Way Recruitment LTD; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for an elderly residential care service in Waterbeach, near Cambridge. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care, maintain CQC compliance, and drive continuous quality improvements while managing occupancy and budget.

The successful candidate will have CQC registration or eligibility, strong leadership, and a passion for improving resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly residential or nursing care setting.
• Registered with CQC or eligible to register.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Proven leadership, people management and operational experience.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding resident outcomes through compassionate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a residential care service with person-centred care.
• Maintain full CQC compliance and drive quality improvement.
• Inspire and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Drive occupancy, revenue, and budget management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and professionals.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, governance, audits and risk management.
• Ensure safe staffing, recruitment and staff development.
• Champion dignity, independence and compassionate care throughout the service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

CQC compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Waterbeach, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/29/2026

Are you an experienced Registered Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving quality and creating a culture where residents and colleagues feel valued every day?

We're recruiting for an outstanding leadership opportunity within a well-established elderly residential care service. This is your chance to lead a dedicated team, shape service excellence and make a lasting difference to the lives of those you support.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a residential care service, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
• Maintain full CQC compliance and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Inspire, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
• Drive occupancy, financial performance and effective budget management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, governance, audits and risk management.
• Ensure safe staffing, effective recruitment, retention and colleague development.
• Champion dignity, independence and compassionate care throughout the service.

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly residential or nursing care setting.
• Registered with CQC or eligible to register.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Proven leadership, people management and operational experience.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding resident outcomes through compassionate leadership.

What's On Offer

• Performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and funded training.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Supportive senior leadership team committed to quality care.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• A values-led organisation where compassion, respect and quality are at the heart of everything they do.