Registered Care Home Manager

Join our team as Registered Care Home Manager

We would really love to hear from you if you have a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements, great leadership skills and proven experience in successfully running a service within the care sector.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of Registered Care Manager in our reputable healthcare facility at Chipstead Lake. Located in the peaceful village of Chipstead in Kent, our service is home to 24 adults with physical disabilities who enjoy the extensive grounds with incredible views of the village’s large fishing lake.

Chipstead Lake is rated Overall Good with CQC.

Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability?

As a Service Manager with Leonard Cheshire, you will provide clear direction, management and supervision of a great staff team. Leading with passion and enthusiasm to ensure your service is well run, you will promote positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.

In addition to the delivery of great care, you will ensure the service is fully compliant regarding health and safety management and fulfil statutory obligations. Working within budgetary requirements is essential and operating a financially sound service. 

As a successful manager you will handle recruitment, on-going training, development and performance needs of your staff, ensuring the achievement of national minimum care standard requirements. You will also hold registration for the service.

This is a challenging yet really exciting opportunity, offering you the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire management team, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.

To be successful in this role you will have:

A recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration (as appropriate to the needs of the service). Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent as required for registration. Substantial experience in managing care teams / supervisory or management experience in a care environment. Strong people and communication skills with excellent customer service. Thorough understanding of financial data and ability to manage budgets. Experience of a range of different departments i.e. therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance is advantageous.

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