Registered Manager : GBP 45,000 to GBP 50,000 + GBP 500 monthly bonus for 100 occupancy
Location: Blackburn (BB2 area)
Hours: Monday:Friday, 8:30am:5pm + additional hours as required
Reports to: Business Manager (Registered Provider)
We're supporting a well:established, family:run care home in Blackburn, known for delivering high:quality, person:centred care within calm, welcoming and homely surroundings. They are now seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service, uphold excellent standards, and drive a positive, inclusive culture across the home.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strong leader with a passion for quality, compliance and people:focused care.
The Purpose of the Role
The Registered Manager is responsible for the safe, effective and compliant day:to:day running of the service, ensuring all care meets CQC quality and safety standards. You'll provide visible leadership, embed person:centred practice, manage compliance, oversee quality, and act as the professional lead for the home. The role includes managing safeguarding, complaints, incidents and notifiable events, while championing continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Service Management
- Lead all operational functions including care, nursing, catering, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, administration and people management.
- Maintain the home's operations in line with provider expectations, budgets and service standards.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all residents.
- Uphold an open, positive and inclusive leadership style.
- Develop strategic plans and oversee service evaluation, goals and quality targets.
- Ensure policies, procedures and compliance frameworks are implemented effectively.
- Liaise with the provider and ensure all required reports are submitted on time.
Team Management
- Recruit high:quality staff and lead an effective induction process.
- Motivate, support and guide all teams across the home.
- Conduct supervisions and annual appraisals for department heads.
- Plan staff development, succession planning and continuous improvement.
- Embed multidisciplinary team working across the service.
Other Responsibilities
- Promote the service and support marketing activity to maintain occupancy.
- Manage budgets and expenditure within provider parameters.
- Take ownership of personal and professional development, including attending mandatory and role:specific training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Strong written and verbal English skills
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent management qualification)
Desirable:
- 1st Level Nursing qualification
- Additional vocational qualifications in management or health and social care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Ability to produce accurate, legible and compliant documentation
- Strong understanding of statutory requirements and reporting frameworks
- Confidence gathering and responding to stakeholder feedback
- Effective communication across multiple audiences and formats
- Positive, proactive attitude and approachable leadership style
Desirable:
- Budget management experience
- Ability to read and contribute to provider budget plans
- Experience measuring and controlling weekly expenditure
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar environment
- Experience leading teams and working within a multidisciplinary structure
- Experience working in a supervisory or management capacity
Desirable:
- Previous Registered Manager experience
- Experience supporting residents with additional needs
- Budget management experience
Values and Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Working Together
- Collaborative approach with residents, families, colleagues and external agencies
- Willingness to speak up and address concerns
Respect and Dignity
- Strong understanding of person:centred care
- Commitment to promoting