Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Sector: Health & Social Care – Domiciliary Care
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead and oversee a domiciliary care service based in Slough.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate care professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the service operates in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, leading the care team, maintaining excellent standards of care and supporting the continued growth and development of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the domiciliary care service, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.
- Act as the CQC Registered Manager, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards.
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of care coordinators, supervisors and care workers.
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
- Manage staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance.
- Maintain high standards of care delivery, quality assurance and accurate record-keeping.
- Build strong relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals, local authorities and commissioners.
- Manage complaints, incidents and safeguarding concerns professionally and effectively.
- Monitor staffing levels, care schedules and service performance to ensure continuity of care.
- Support business development, including increasing care packages, referrals and service growth.
- Prepare for and manage CQC inspections, implementing continuous improvement plans.
- Ensure the service operates efficiently while maintaining financial and operational targets.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or experienced Deputy Manager within domiciliary care.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or willingness to complete an appropriate qualification.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and adult social care legislation.
- Experience managing care teams and overseeing care delivery in the community.
- Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Experience with care planning, risk assessments, audits and quality assurance.
- Ability to manage a busy service and make confident operational decisions.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, where required for service visits.
Desirable Experience
- Experience growing a domiciliary care service and developing new care packages.
- Knowledge of the Slough and Berkshire care market.
- Experience working with local authorities, NHS commissioners and private clients.
- Experience managing CQC inspections and implementing service improvement plans.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of care service budgets.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a domiciliary care service.
- Supportive working environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people receiving care in their own homes.