Job Description
Job Title: Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care
Location: Deal, Kent
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
PSM Recruitment, is seeking a Registered Manager for our client based in Deal. This is a key leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing compliance, staff performance, service development, and quality assurance, ensuring the highest standards of care for every service user.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and inspire a team of coordinators, support staff, and care workers.
- Supervise and appraise staff; manage training, development, and performance.
- Maintain registration with CQC as the Registered Manager.
- Ensure full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and other legislation.
- Oversee audits, quality monitoring, safeguarding procedures, and risk assessments.
- Handle complaints, incidents, and investigations in line with policy.
- Ensure personalised care plans and risk assessments are regularly updated and reviewed.
- Build effective relationships with service users, families, and external partners (e.g. local authorities and healthcare professionals).
- Monitor budgets, contribute to business planning, and ensure financial sustainability.
- Ensure accurate documentation and data reporting for compliance and monitoring.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- At least 2 years’ experience managing a domiciliary care service.
- Preferably CQC Registered Manager experience.
- Sound understanding of CQC regulations and health and social care legislation.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Key Skills & Attributes and Experience
- Inspirational leadership with strong team-building ability.
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional, empathetic approach to sensitive issues.
- Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Proficiency with care management or rostering systems (e.g., Careberry).
- Experience in training and developing care staff.
- Solid understanding of safeguarding adults policies and procedures.
This is a fantastic opportunity and if you feel you have the right experience or potential, please apply with your most recent CV. Please note, if you do not hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.