Registered Manager - Dartford

Olive Recruit; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus after 1,000 care hours

Weekend on-call pay £100

Company pension

Fully paid training and development

Benefits package

Job summary

Olive Recruit in Dartford is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a domiciliary care branch. You will drive branch performance, coach the Care Coordinator and Field Supervisor, and expand weekly care hours while maintaining high care standards and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, a commercial mindset, and solid experience with CQC inspections. You will also liaise with local authorities and commissioners, and participate in weekend on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection preparation.
• Experience working with local authorities and commissioning teams.
• Track record of growing care hours and improving branch performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the domiciliary care branch, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and policies.
• Lead and develop the Care Coordinator and Field Supervisor to maintain an effective team.
• Drive business growth by increasing care hours from ~700 per week.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities and commissioners.
• Prepare the branch for its first CQC inspection with robust QA and compliance processes.
• Monitor service performance and implement action plans for improvement.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care and client satisfaction.
• Manage branch resources and seek opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Participate in shared on-call rota, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

CQC regulations

Compliance

Local authorities

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Driving licence

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Dartford

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000 per year

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Job Scope

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Registered Manager to lead an established domiciliary care branch in Dartford. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader to take ownership of branch performance, develop the existing team and drive business growth while ensuring high-quality care delivery.

The branch currently provides approximately 700 care hours per week, presenting significant potential to rebuild and expand the service. As Registered Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, strengthen relationships with local authority commissioners and ensure the branch is fully prepared for its first CQC inspection.

You will lead and support the Care Coordinator and Field Supervisor, improve operational processes and implement strategies to increase care hours while maintaining high standards of care, compliance and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the domiciliary care branch, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies.
• Lead, support and develop the Care Coordinator and Field Supervisor to maintain an effective and motivated team.
• Drive business growth by increasing care hours from the current level of approximately 700 per week.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare the branch for its first CQC inspection by implementing robust quality assurance and compliance processes.
• Monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective action plans.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care, safeguarding and client satisfaction.
• Manage branch resources effectively and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in the shared on-call rota, including weekday and weekend cover.

Do you have?

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, compliance requirements and inspection preparation.
• Experience working with local authorities and commissioning teams.
• A track record of growing care hours, developing teams and improving branch performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Bonus structure available once the branch reaches 1,000 care hours.
• Weekend on-call payment of £100, with weekday on-call shared between the team on an unpaid basis.
• Statutory pension with a company pension plan.
• Fully paid training and development opportunities, where applicable.
• Additional benefits in line with the organisation's benefits package.

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values — Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation — guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other required compliance checks.