REGISTERED MANAGER –Established Domiciliary Care Service
Blue River Home Care is a domiciliary care provider based in Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in their own homes. With a dedicated team of professionals, Blue River Home Care focuses on enhancing the lives of those they serve by adhering to best practices and promoting independence. The company prides itself on maintaining a supportive and compassionate work environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a confident, experienced Registered Manager to lead and strengthen a well-established domiciliary care service in Waltham Abbey.
This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a manager who thrives on quality improvement, governance, and achieving strong CQC outcomes.
You will be supported by an engaged and proactive provider who is fully committed to achieving and sustaining a Good / Outstanding rating with the Care Quality Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service
- Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, particularly:
- Safe Care and Treatment (Reg 12)
- Good Governance (Reg 17)
- Lead on audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
- Oversee:
- Care planning & risk assessments
- Incident management & learning culture
- Staff supervision, competency & development
- Prepare for and confidently manage CQC inspections
- Drive a positive, person-centred culture across the service
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Registered Manager with experience in domiciliary care
- Strong working knowledge of **Care Quality Commission standards
- Proven experience in:
- Governance systems
- Auditing & quality improvement
- Leading inspections
- Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
Highly Desirable:
- Experience in improving a service rating
- Experience responding to CQC actions or compliance challenges
- Familiarity with digital care systems (e.g., CareLineLive or similar)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Performance-related bonus
- Ongoing professional support and development
- Opportunity to lead a service with real potential
- A provider who values quality, transparency, and strong leadership
Immediate Start Available
We are looking to appoint as soon as possible. Interim / consultant arrangements will also be considered for the right candidate.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated Registered Manager ready to take on a meaningful leadership role with real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.\
We are a growing domiciliary care provider with a strong reputation for compassionate, person-centred care. We are now focused on strengthening our governance and quality frameworks to achieve the highest standards of care delivery.
