Registered Manager – Residential Care

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent job

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Dynamic team

Central location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a residential care service in Oxford. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguarding, and ensure person-centred care that respects each service user’s needs and rights.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent), strong knowledge of CQC standards, and effective staff leadership. Hybrid working between office and home is available.

Qualifications

• Management experience in home care or similar regulated service.
• Level 5 Diploma (or working towards) in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care and support reflect each individual’s needs and preferences.
• Oversee assessments, care plans, and risk assessments, updating as needs change.
• Promote independence, dignity, privacy, and involvement in decisions.
• Lead safeguarding, reporting and following up on concerns and incidents.
• Maintain compliance with CQC, legislation and local contracts.
• Lead audits of records and service delivery, and prepare for inspections.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, budgets, and relationships with commissioners.

Skills

Management experience

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Relationship building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Tools

Electronic care planning system

Rostering software

Job description

Salary Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Job Title: Registered Manager – Residential Care
Specialism: Adult Social Care / Residential Care Management
Location: Oxford, UK
Salary:Cpmpetitive Annual Salary
Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, with weekend on-call responsibilities
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, split between office and home

Are you seeking an exciting leadership role in the field of residential care? We’re on the hunt for a skilled and energetic Registered Manager to join our dynamic team in Oxford, UK. In this crucial position, you will split your time working both from the office and from home, ensuring seamless service delivery. The role involves working from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities during weekends. Our organisation is dedicated to providing top-notch care and support, and as a Registered Manager, you will have the opportunity to drive excellence and innovation within our services. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a service that truly values the well‑being and independence of its clients.

Perks and benefits

Permanent Job: Enjoy the stability and security of knowing your role is here to stay.

Professional Growth: We support your professional journey with training opportunities and career development.

Work‑Life Balance: Our flexible working arrangements, including home office days, help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Dynamic Team Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team that values your input and expertise.

Central Location: Situated in the vibrant city of Oxford, offering an enriching cultural and historic environment.

What you will do

Ensure care and support reflect each individual’s needs, preferences, choices, and agreed outcomes.

Oversee assessments, care plans, and risk assessments, ensuring they remain accurate and updated as needs change.

Assess new referrals, confirming our capability to meet each individual’s needs safely with the available staff, skills, and resources.

Promote independence, dignity, privacy, and involvement in decision‑making processes.

Lead safeguarding responses, ensuring concerns, incidents, and complaints are reported, investigated, and followed up.

Manage safe medication support, infection prevention, moving and handling, and other care practices.

Maintain compliance with CQC requirements, relevant legislation, and local authority contracts.

Lead audits of care records, medication records, staff files, and service delivery.

Prepare for CQC assessments and commissioner monitoring visits with clear evidence of practices and improvements.

Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure proper data protection.

Seek feedback from those we support, their families, and our staff, using it to enhance service delivery.

Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and staff development to build a high‑performing team.

Oversee rotas and staffing levels to ensure continuity of high‑quality care.

Monitor staffing costs and service budgets while maintaining safe care.

Build successful relationships with commissioners, social workers, health professionals, and families.

Provide regular updates to the Director on quality, staffing, risks, and service performance.

About You

You bring management experience in home care, supported living, or a similar regulated care service. Holding or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent, you’re well‑versed in CQC requirements, safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act. You’re a clear communicator with a knack for organisation, decision‑making, and relationship building. Experience with electronic care planning and rostering systems is a plus.

Why Oxford?

Living and working in Oxford is an extraordinary experience. Rich in history, culture, and with beautiful architecture, this vibrant city offers an enviable lifestyle. Join our team and take the next adventurous step in your career.