At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a 60-bed care home, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
- Company: Quantum Care, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting older people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, in-house training, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Join a values-driven workplace where your contributions truly matter.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Care Home Manager and Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 68529 - 68529 £ per year.
Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.
Interim Registered Home Manager
Contract: Full Time – 12 month FTC
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay: £68,529 per annum
Location: Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GW
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Interim Registered Home Manager with strong local market knowledge to lead Courtland Lodge, our established 60 bed heritage care home in North Watford, for a 12‑month fixed‑term period. This role requires a visible, commercially astute and inspirational leader who can provide clear direction, drive performance, and ensure the consistent delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care.
As the Registered Home Manager, you will be accountable for the overall leadership of the home, creating a positive culture where residents thrive, colleagues feel valued, and regulatory standards are consistently exceeded.
What You’ll Bring And Key Responsibilities:
- Current or recent experience as a Registered Care Home Manager
- Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care
- Proven success in achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings
- Strong knowledge of dementia care and residential care standards
- Inspirational leadership and clear communication skills
- Understanding of compliance, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance
- Experience with delivery of high end care provision management
- Above all, a compassionate, forward‑thinking approach to care
Why Join Quantum Care?
We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
- First‑class in‑house training from day one
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
- A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters
Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to shape lives, lead with purpose, and grow your career with a respected organisation that values people above all else. We welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK. Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship. An Overseas Police Check / Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.
Registered Care Home Manager in Watford employer: Quantum Care
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