Registered Manager

ivolve Care & Support; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Wellingborough seeks a passionate Manager to lead operations in delivering high-quality support services. You will ensure effective team leadership, compliance, and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in social care management, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

£300 referral scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay

Training and development opportunities

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership/management role within the social care sector.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team to ensure they are supported.
• Manage resources to achieve financial performance.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience in social care

People management skills

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Communication and interpersonal skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Strategic thinking

IT and systems proficiency

Management practices including coaching

External stakeholder engagement experience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Shifts and Salary

Full-time 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri). Flexible start and finish times.

Salary up to £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).

Location

Wellingborough, NN8 1EA.

About Us

We are one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK, delivering dynamic, person-centred care across Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services. We are proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

Role Overview

As a passionate and experienced Manager, you will lead our social care operations within a location, home or group of supported living services, reporting to the Area Manager. You will ensure the highest standards of care, support and culture, team leadership, compliance and overall efficiency and sustainable performance of your service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and care for your team to ensure colleagues are supported and developed.
• Ensure people we support have great experiences and outcomes through effective governance.
• Lead and manage team and resources to achieve efficient and sustainable financial performance.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes for people, colleagues and the organisation.
• Hold accountability with the regulator as a registered manager.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a leadership/management role within the social care sector.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements in social care.
• Experience leading teams supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health condition or ABI.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions and deliver sustainable results, including proven experience in managing budgets, finances, occupancy, utilisation, commissioned hours etc.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive and solution focussed approach.
• Confident and experienced IT and systems user.
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness – passion to make a difference and commitment to the aims and objectives of the service and of ivolve.
• Sound management practice including coaching and mentoring. Commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in completing audits to monitor quality and compliance of services, with action plans.
• Satisfactory Police and ISA checks.
• Significant experience in external stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and non‑aversive care models.
• Driver travel between locations and attendance at meetings is integral to the role.

Person Specification

• NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

We have a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Reward Package

£300 referral scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, enhanced sickness pay, extra holiday days, training and development, social, financial and emotional wellbeing.