Turnaround-Driven Registered Manager: Care Excellence Leader

Kara Healthcare; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000 per annum + bonus

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive senior leadership

Job summary

Kara Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Manager (Turnaround Specialist) to lead a care service in County Durham, DL1. You will drive improvements, raise standards and build a high-performing team delivering dignified, person-centred care to residents.

In return, we offer a £60,000 per annum salary plus bonus, supportive leadership, ongoing training, and clear career progression within a growing organisation. Your leadership will shape the future of the service and resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager within adult social care.
• Proven track record of improving and turning around services.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated care team to achieve excellence.
• Drive service improvements and manage turnaround initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture within the home.
• Support, coach, and develop colleagues to reach their full potential.
• Maintain occupancy and budget management.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Lead the service through inspections and audits with confidence.
• Champion person-centred care, dignity, and resident wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Relationship-building

CQC regulations

Health and Social Care qualifications

Turnaround experience

Education

Health and Social Care qualifications

Job description

Kara Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Manager (Turnaround Specialist) to lead a care service in County Durham, DL1. You will drive improvements, raise standards and build a high-performing team delivering dignified, person-centred care to residents.

In return, we offer a £60,000 per annum salary plus bonus, supportive leadership, ongoing training, and clear career progression within a growing organisation. Your leadership will shape the future of the service and resident outcomes.