This Is the Leadership Role Youve Been Waiting For Avon Search is proud to partner with our client on what might just be the most rewarding Registered Manager opportunity in residential care right now. If youre ready to lead a service where person-centred care isnt just policy but practice, where your leadership will genuinely transform lives, and where excellence is expected and rewarded, keep reading. The Opportunity Our client is rewriting the rulebook on peoples residential and dementia care. Theyre creating environments where dignity isnt negotiable, wellbeing is paramount, and every resident experiences genuine quality of life. Now they need a fearless, experienced Registered Manager to take their service forward with vision, energy and absolute commitment to outstanding care. This isnt a caretaker role. This is your chance to own something special. Youll have complete operational and regulatory responsibility, leading a team to consistently deliver safe, effective, caring and responsive care that stands up to the toughest CQC scrutiny. Youll shape culture, drive performance, champion innovation and build relationships that matter. Youll be the difference between good and exceptional. What Makes This Different Most Registered Manager roles talk about leadership. This one means it. Youll have genuine autonomy to build your vision within a framework that supports rather than constrains you. Our client backs their managers with trust, resources and recognition. They understand that great care starts with great leadership, and theyre investing in exactly that. Your remit spans everything that matters: creating a positive, accountable culture where staff thrive. Maintaining bulletproof CQC compliance while driving continuous improvement. Delivering outstanding dementia care and complex needs support. Building teams that are skilled, motivated and consistent. Managing budgets and occupancy without ever compromising standards. Engaging families, commissioners and communities to strengthen reputation and trust. The Reality Check You need proven Registered Manager experience, ideally within older peoples residential care. Your understanding of dementia care and complex needs must be deep and current. You know CQC regulations like the back of your hand and youve successfully navigated inspections. Youve led teams through challenge and change. Youre commercially astute enough to balance quality with sustainability. Your governance and audit skills are solid. Your communication style builds confidence across every stakeholder group. But beyond the credentials, you bring something harder to define. Youre driven by values, not just outcomes. You genuinely care about the lives youre improving. You lead with authenticity, resilience and optimism. You see problems as opportunities. You inspire people to be better. You refuse to accept mediocrity. The Non-Negotiables Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Substantial residential care experience with older people. Expert knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and compliance frameworks. Proven ability to manage, develop and retain high-quality teams. Confidence with care planning systems and regulatory processes. Whats On The Table Base salary of £45,000 anchors a package designed to reward and retain exceptional talent. Annual performance bonuses up to £5,700 recognize your impact when you consistently exceed expectations. Youll enjoy 5.6 weeks annual leave including public holidays because sustainability matters. Heres where it gets interesting: our clients retention bonus accrues £4,000 every year over a four-year term. Stay the course, deliver excellence, and youll receive a £16,000 one-off payment at the end. This isnt just remuneration. Its a statement about valuing long-term commitment and rewarding leaders who build lasting impact. Why This Matters Now Outstanding Registered Managers are rare. Opportunities that genuinely deserve outstanding Registered Managers are rarer still. This role combines meaningful work, genuine autonomy, strong support and exceptional rewards. Our client is serious about excellence and theyre looking for someone equally serious to deliver it. Ready To Make Your Move? Avon Search specialises in connecting exceptional care leaders with roles that match their ambition and values. This opportunity wont wait. If youre a Registered Manager whos ready to lead something youll be proud of, we need to talk now. Contact Avon Search today on 01789 867181 and l ets start the conversation about your next career-defining move.