Residential Care Manager — Lead Teams, Quality & Growth

Caretech UK Ltd; Charing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with progression to a

degree level qualifications

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd in Westwell Leacon, Charing, Ashford is seeking a Registered Manager to take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the Cosy Lodge service, leading a high-performing team to deliver safe, person-centred care.

You will drive quality and compliance, maintain full occupancy and financial stability, develop service cultures, and build partnerships with local authorities to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities and external partners.
• Drive gross margin and EBITDA targets and monitor financial performance.
• Embed person-centred care pathways and respond to complaints effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Financial management

Operational management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

CareTech UK Ltd in Westwell Leacon, Charing, Ashford is seeking a Registered Manager to take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the Cosy Lodge service, leading a high-performing team to deliver safe, person-centred care.

You will drive quality and compliance, maintain full occupancy and financial stability, develop service cultures, and build partnerships with local authorities to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.