Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Charles Hunter Associates; Orpington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive management

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a domiciliary care service in Orpington. Lead a motivated team, ensure high-quality, person-centred care and maintain CQC compliance in daily operations.

You will recruit, supervise and develop staff, run effective audits and improve service performance while building strong relationships with users, families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager within domiciliary care.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance.
• Experience recruiting, supervising and developing a care team.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the domiciliary care service.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to the care team.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care delivery.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and legislation.
• Prepare for CQC inspections and uphold quality standards.
• Recruit, train, and retain high-quality care staff.
• Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Manage staff rotas and staffing levels safely.
• Oversee care plans and risk assessments.
• Carry out quality assurance audits and spot checks.
• Handle safeguarding concerns, incidents and complaints.
• Build relationships with service users, families and professionals.
• Support service growth and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Recruitment

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Quality improvement

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Location: Orpington

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Bonus

Are you an experienced Registered Manager within domiciliary care looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a domiciliary care service in Orpington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate care professional with strong leadership experience who is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care while supporting the continued development and growth of the service.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the domiciliary care service.

You will lead and motivate your team, ensure high standards of care are consistently maintained and ensure the service operates in line with all relevant CQC and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the domiciliary care service.

• Provide effective leadership, support and direction to the care team.

• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation.

• Prepare for CQC inspections and maintain strong quality and compliance standards.

• Recruit, train, develop and retain high-quality care staff.

• Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.

• Manage staff rotas and ensure safe and effective staffing levels.

• Oversee care plans and ensure risk assessments are completed and regularly reviewed.

• Carry out regular quality assurance audits and spot checks.

• Manage safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints and investigations.

• Build strong relationships with service users, families and external professionals.

• Ensure excellent communication across the service.

• Monitor service performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Support the growth and development of the service.

• Work towards operational and financial targets.

• Promote a positive, supportive and professional team culture.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care.

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience managing and developing a care team.

• Experience with recruitment, supervision and performance management.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

• Experience completing audits and driving continuous quality improvement.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• A proactive and hands-on approach to management.

• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, service users, families and external professionals.

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

• Commercial awareness and an interest in supporting service growth.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Opportunity to lead and develop an established domiciliary care service.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Supportive management structure.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within domiciliary care, we would love to hear from you.