Registered Manager to lead Suffolk Lodge, a residential care home run by Optalis, the council-owned adult social care partner for Wokingham and Windsor & Maidenhead councils. The post carries overall responsibility for quality, CQC compliance, staffing, budgets and occupancy, reporting to the Director of Nursing. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 37 older people, plus 8 assess-to-discharge beds supporting hospital discharge. Candidates need a Level 5 leadership qualification in adult care and significant management experience in a CQC-regulated service.
What the job involves
- Lead the home's leadership, quality, compliance, financial performance and day-to-day operation
- Maintain and improve CQC standards, aiming for a Good or above rating
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing workforce
- Lead a team to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care
- Drive high-quality resident outcomes and positive customer experiences
- Manage occupancy, referrals and stakeholder relationships
- Deliver governance, safeguarding and quality assurance systems
- Manage budgets and resources
- Create a positive culture where residents and staff can thrive
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent
Experience
- Significant management experience in a CQC-regulated adult social care service
- Experience of leading and developing teams
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality governance
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with Adult Barred List
- Right to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Perkbox rewards package with discounts on shopping, travel, health, leisure and entertainment
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 with service, plus 8 bank holidays and a birthday day off
- Health and Wellbeing Day
- Comprehensive training and development programme
- Career progression opportunities across the organisation
- STAR Awards employee recognition scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Opportunity to influence service delivery through employee forums and engagement groups
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
