Senior Registered Manager in Crawley

Have you got Registered Manager experience? Do you want to work for a Not-for-profit care provider? At Brendoncare we're looking for a passionate and inspiring Registered Manager to lead our welcoming community at Brendoncare Stildon, supporting our 32-bedroom nursing home. Join us in a rewarding role where your leadership can make a genuine difference. As Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, CQC compliance, and a warm, inclusive environment where residents feel respected, valued, and at home.

With experience in a care home setting and a strong understanding of dementia care, you'll support and develop your team, build trusted relationships, and create a culture grounded in compassion and respect. If you're an empathetic leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Leading, empowering and motivating multidisciplinary teams in a people-led, compassionate way
• Prioritising the best quality care for all residents at all times
• Meeting the social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents
• Supporting teams to design and deliver thorough and holistic care plans across a range of complexities
• Empowering residents and team members to take part in decision making processes
• Forming and maintaining meaningful relationships across the charity and the wider community
• Building and nurturing relationships with relatives and loved ones of residents
• Working with statutory bodies and health agencies in an open and constructive way
• Meeting and exceeding legal, statutory and regulatory standards and objectives
• Creating a culture of learning, safety and proactivity
• Agreeing and achieving tailored and strategic objectives to ensure the service thrives
• Monitoring, reporting and acting on key performance indicators
• Role modelling and embodying the Brendoncare values at all times

From time to time, you'll also travel to Winchester for meetings and training, connecting with the wider Brendoncare community.

Salary: £59,450 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Benefits:

• Free meal on shift
• Free Initial DBS
• Life Assurance *Subject to eligibility
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Not for Profit Care Provider
• Early Pay
• 30 days Holiday with Public holidays in addition

Why Join Brendoncare?

• A supportive, values-driven organisation where you'll truly be appreciated
• A role where you can shape culture, lead change, and make a visible impact
• Opportunities to grow, develop and connect across the wider organisation
• A warm, community-focused environment where people really matter

Job role requirements

Essential

• Recognised professional qualification – Management of Social Care/Health/Housing e.g. MBA, NVQ 5, ILM 5, RMA, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN or RMN
• Previous Home Management experience
• Have an excellent working knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards
• Are a confident, visible leader who inspires, supports, and develops high-performing teams
• Experience of managing financial plans/budgets and possesses a sound knowledge of financial planning/budget setting
• Experience of leading and coaching complex staff teams and has the ability motivate and delegate effectively
• Knowledge and understanding of social care and health issues and their association with external agencies & stakeholders (e.g. CCG, LA)

Desirable

• Experience of Housing Management and knowledge of Welfare Benefits
• Experience of managing a ‘block contract' for care provision.