Registered Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Westwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression & qualifications up

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead the Westwell Leacon service, near Ashford, overseeing adult care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will have full operational and regulatory responsibility, driving quality, occupancy, staff performance and person-centred care, while maintaining regulatory compliance and service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Excellent leadership, financial and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service operations, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
• Drive commercial growth and build relationships with local authorities.
• Manage finances, margins and budgets, addressing variances.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CQC standards.
• Provide visible leadership and develop staff through supervisions.
• Promote continuous improvement and stay updated on sector changes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Operational management

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

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

Tools

None

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Westwell Leacon, Charing, Ashford
Salary: £32,000.00- £35,000.00 per annum
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to join our service in Westwell Leacon, providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

As the Registered Manager, you will have full operational and regulatory responsibility for the service. You will lead high-performing teams, drive quality and compliance, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care at all times.

You will play a key role in developing positive service cultures, maintaining high standards, and ensuring excellent outcomes for the people we support.

About the Service – Cosy Lodge

Cosy Lodge is a care home which provides care and support for up to 7 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs.

The service is situated just off the A20 between Ashford and Charing and has on site parking.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Locality Manager, the Registered Manager will provide operational, commercial, and quality leadership at Yewdale Farm. You’ll play a key role in service delivery, regulatory compliance, people management, and business development.

You will ensure our service users receive high-quality, personalised care and support while maintaining the home’s full occupancy, financial stability, and staff performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Operations

• Ensure full occupancy and manage referral assessments.
• Lead on recruitment and resource management to minimise agency use.
• Tailor all services to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Commercial & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external partners.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to grow the service organically.

Financial Management

• Lead on achieving gross margin and EBITDA targets.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying and addressing variances proactively.
• Communicate service changes to finance within 2 days.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, CQC regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Embed person-centred care pathways across the service.
• Respond to complaints effectively and uphold excellent customer service standards.

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong, visible leadership to the team.
• Manage performance, encourage development, and address underperformance as needed.
• Conduct supervisions, disciplinary and appeal hearings appropriately.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of learning, quality improvement and service efficiency.
• Stay informed on sector developments and legislative changes.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Previous experience managing a residential care setting, ideally supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership, financial and operational management skills.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 33 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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