Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Location: Worthing

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Bonus

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a high-quality domiciliary care service?

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a domiciliary care service in Worthing. The service provides personalised care and support to individuals with a range of needs, including mental health support and end-of-life care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, developing their team and driving the growth and success of a service.

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the domiciliary care service. You will ensure that the service consistently delivers safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care.

You will lead and develop a dedicated care team while ensuring the service meets all relevant regulatory, compliance and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strong and effective leadership to the care and office team.

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the domiciliary care service.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care.

• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.

• Prepare for and manage CQC inspections and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

• Lead, support, supervise and develop care staff.

• Recruit, onboard and retain high-quality care professionals.

• Carry out regular staff supervisions, appraisals and performance management.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective rota management.

• Conduct quality assurance checks, audits and service reviews.

• Manage safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints and investigations appropriately.

• Ensure robust care planning and risk assessments are completed and regularly reviewed.

• Build strong relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.

• Support and oversee care provision for individuals with mental health needs.

• Ensure sensitive, compassionate and high-quality end-of-life care is delivered.

• Monitor the financial performance of the service and work towards growth and business objectives.

• Identify opportunities to develop and expand the service.

• Promote a positive, professional and supportive culture across the team.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager ideally within domiciliary care but not essential

• A proven track record of managing and leading a successful care service.

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs.

• Experience and understanding of end-of-life or palliative care.

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, compliance and inspection requirements.

• Experience managing safeguarding concerns and quality assurance processes.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Experience recruiting, developing and retaining care staff.

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A passion for delivering outstanding, person-centred care.

• Commercial awareness and an ability to support service growth.

• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing service.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

• Supportive senior management team.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a high-quality domiciliary care service and make a genuine difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.