Registered Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Willingham by Stow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

28 days holiday

DBS check

Blue Light Card

Pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

CareTech Community Services seeks a Registered Manager for Yewdale Farm in Willingham, Cambridgeshire. You will provide full operational, commercial and quality leadership to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care and maintain full occupancy.

Reporting to the Locality Manager, you will lead teams, manage referrals, uphold CQC standards, drive business development and financial performance, and promote continuous improvement to achieve excellent outcomes for the people we support.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and financial management skills.
• Solid understanding of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in managing residential care services with a focus on person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full occupancy and manage referrals.
• Lead recruitment and resource management to minimise agency use.
• Drive quality compliance and provide strong people leadership.
• Oversee financial performance and communicate changes to finance.
• Build relationships with local authorities and external partners.
• Promote continuous improvement and service efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Regulatory knowledge

People management

Education

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

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Willingham, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £34,378.50 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 Willingham, 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 – Yewdale Farm

Yewdale Farm is a very unique service which oozes fun and personality! Set within 14 acres of farmland (don’t forget your wellies).

The service users here are incredibly active, and really enjoy their environment; taking care of the animals, horticulture, picnics, picking fruit from their orchards, kite flying, arts and crafts, computer courses and also cookery. Quite often they enjoy strolling to their local village to visit the auctions, team rooms and make use of their local conveniences

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 28 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.

Strictly no agencies