Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care
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Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are proud to be working with a privately owned domiciliary care provider operating across Essex and surrounding London borders to recruit a Registered Manager.
- Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex (Commutable from: Bishop's Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Epping, Hertford, Ware, Chelmsford, Brentwood)
- Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum + KPI / growth-based bonus
- Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
The focus for the Registered Manager will be twofold:
- Rapid improvement of CQC compliance, governance, and documentation standards
- Strategic growth of private self-funded care and continuing healthcare packages
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full operational and regulatory leadership as the CQC Registered Manager
- Lead urgent compliance improvements and close identified documentation gaps
- Ensure full adherence to CQC Fundamental Standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement robust care planning, risk assessments, and end-of-life documentation processes
- Prepare for and lead future CQC inspections with a focus on achieving “Good” or “Outstanding”
- Drive growth of private pay and continuing healthcare client base
- Oversee care delivery, scheduling, and service continuity
- Support recruitment, induction, and performance management of care staff
- Work closely with the Nominated Individual/owner on strategic development plans
- Promote safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement culture
Team Structure
The Registered Manager will oversee an established operational team, including:
- 1 Team Leader
- 1 Administrator (payroll, IT, and back-office support)
- Approximately 14 care staff
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in domiciliary or adult social care
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Registered Manager stepping into RM level responsibility
- Strong track record of CQC inspection readiness and compliance management
- Proven ability to improve documentation quality and governance systems
- In-depth understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, MCA, and risk management
- Experience managing domiciliary care services
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care (or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Experience in achieving Good/Outstanding CQC ratings
- Exposure to private pay and CHC-funded packages
- Background in both local authority and private domiciliary care
- Growth or business development experience within home care settings
- Full UK driving licence (not essential)
Package & Benefits
- £42,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
- Performance-related bonus structure
- 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Training and development fully supported (including external provider access)
- Flexible working approach
- No formal on-call requirement (owner retains on-call responsibility)
- Opportunity to shape and stabilise a growing private care service
Why Apply?
- High level of autonomy in shaping compliance and operational standards
- Clear pathway to service growth in private and CHC-funded care
- Opportunity to directly influence future expansion plans across wider regions
- Established care team with strong community presence and referral routes
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for the Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Matt Goalen on [contact hidden]. Alternatively, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Matt Goalen
Senior Consultant – Registered Management and above (Homecare and Retirement Living)
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