Domiciliary Care Registered Manager
Location: Enfield, London, N13
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Work location: Office-based with community visits
Are you an experienced Domiciliary Care Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a growing service?
We are recruiting a motivated and confident Registered Manager to oversee a domiciliary care service in Enfield. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring that safe, effective and person-centred care is delivered while maintaining high standards of CQC compliance.
This opportunity could suit an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager who has the knowledge and leadership skills required to progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the domiciliary care service.
- Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
- Lead and support care coordinators, field supervisors and care staff.
- Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and service-user reviews.
- Monitor care quality through audits, spot checks and staff observations.
- Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints, incidents and investigations.
- Oversee recruitment, induction, training, supervision and staff performance.
- Ensure care visits are allocated and delivered in line with individual care plans.
- Maintain accurate staff and service-user records.
- Work closely with service users, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities.
- Participate in a shared and fairly rotated out-of-hours on-call rota.
- Support the continued growth of the service without compromising care quality.
Essential Requirements
- Previous management experience within a domiciliary care service.
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act.
- Experience managing care staff and overseeing community-based care delivery.
- A good understanding of safeguarding, medication management, risk assessments and person-centred care planning.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or currently working towards it.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Confidence managing complaints, incidents and staff performance.
- Willingness to participate in the shared out-of-hours on-call rota.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
- Experience preparing for or supporting CQC inspections.
- Knowledge of electronic care-planning and rota-management systems.
- Experience working with local authorities and healthcare professionals.
- Experience supporting business development and securing new care packages.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and management support.
- Professional development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to play an important role in developing a growing service.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have unrestricted right to work in the UK.