Are you a driven, experienced Registered Manager who is looking to take full ownership of a residential service? We're looking for a Registered Manager to lead the overall performance and quality of our service, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care is delivered at all times.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you'll create a positive, supportive environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered to live fulfilling, independent lives. You'll lead and develop your team, ensuring they feel confident and supported, and work in partnership with the Regional Manager to ensure the service meets all regulatory, operational and financial requirements.
This is a senior leadership role with real accountability covering staffing, quality, compliance and budgets and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the service.
What You'll Be Doing as Registered Manager
Providing clear, consistent leadership across the service
Leading, supporting and developing the Deputy Manager and wider team
Overseeing recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management
Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered consistently
Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and reviews
Leading a strong safeguarding culture across the service
Ensuring the service meets all CQC regulations and fundamental standards
Taking overall responsibility for audits, quality assurance and service improvement
Managing the service within agreed budgets and monitoring staffing/agency use
Building strong relationships with families, commissioners, local authorities and health professionals
Leading continuous improvement and supporting the development of future leadersWhat We're Looking For
Essential:
Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with vulnerable adults
Minimum 3 years' experience in adult social care
Experience supervising or mentoring staff
Experience working within a regulated care environment
Genuine motivation to improve the lives of others
Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure
Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting adults' welfare
Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team
Strong understanding of CQC regulations and fundamental standards
Understanding of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act/DoLS
Knowledge of person-centred care principles Desirable:
Additional leadership or specialist care qualifications
Medication management training
Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviours
Budgeting or operational management experience
Confidence in leading change and improvement
Understanding of CQC inspection frameworks and quality assurance processes
Understanding of HR processes including recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance proceduresOur Values
We're looking for a registered Manager who acts with professionalism, integrity and compassion, who takes accountability for their service while supporting others to grow. We value consistent, dependable leadership that inspires others, encourages innovation, and builds strong, trusting relationships within teams and with external partners.
If you're ready to lead a service where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?
We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.
Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application
Salary description
£49500.00 - £49500.00 per year