Registered Manager - Domiciliary CareWatfordUp to 45,000 base salary, depending on experienceUp to 12,000 annual performance bonusAdditional 2,500 first-year advanced bonusFirst-year package up to 59,500An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a large, established domiciliary care branch in Watford.
The branch is currently delivering over 1,000 hours of care per week, making this a significant operation and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys leading a busy service and making a genuine impact. We are looking for a confident, visible and hands-on leader who can take ownership of the branch, support and develop their team, and maintain high standards across quality, compliance, customer experience and commercial performance. The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the branch.
Key responsibilities will include: Leading a large and busy domiciliary care serviceMaintaining strong CQC compliance, governance and quality standardsOverseeing care delivery across Watford and the surrounding areasManaging recruitment, retention, allocations and workforce capacityLeading safeguarding, audits, quality assurance and continuous improvementCoaching, supporting and developing the branch teamManaging performance and confidently handling difficult conversationsEnsuring actions and priorities are followed through and completed on timeMaintaining an excellent experience for customers and their familiesDriving sustainable growth while protecting quality and service standardsManaging the commercial and operational performance of the branchYou will be supported by an established branch team, including a full-time Care Coordinator, full-time Care Training Practitioner and part-time Care Training Practitioner, with additional recruitment underway to further strengthen the team.
About YouWe are looking for an experienced CQC Registered Manager with a strong background in domiciliary care.
You will ideally have: Experience managing a sizeable domiciliary care serviceCurrent or previous experience as a CQC Registered ManagerStrong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance and complianceExperience managing a busy care workforce and branch operationA visible, hands-on leadership styleStrong experience across recruitment, retention, care delivery and qualityThe confidence to manage performance and hold people accountableExcellent organisational and time-management skillsStrong commercial awareness with an understanding of growth and profitabilityLevel 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care, or equivalent, preferredMost importantly, you will genuinely care about the people receiving support, take pride in the service you manage and have the confidence and experience to lead a large branch effectively.
Salary & PackageThe role offers a base salary of up to 45,000, dependent on experience.
In addition, there is an annual performance bonus of up to 12,000, linked to agreed KPIs and branch performance. There is also an additional 2,500 first-year advanced bonus, paid in two stages:1,250 following successful completion of probation, typically after three months1,250 following successful completion of 12 months' continuous employmentThis is a one-off first-year payment and is paid alongside any other bonus earned.
At the maximum base salary and bonus achievement, the total first-year package can reach up to 59,500:45,000 base + 12,000 performance bonus + 2,500 first-year advanced bonus. If you are an experienced domiciliary care Registered Manager looking to take responsibility for a large, established service and make a genuine impact, please apply for further information.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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