Registered Care Manager Are you an experienced leader in residential care? Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Bethany House! Bethany House is a modern, purpose-built 26-bed home just outside Preston, Lancashire, where older people receive compassionate, person-centred care. We’re now looking for a dedicated and proactive Registered Care Manager to lead our caring and committed team. This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community. What You’ll Do: Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values; Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated; Oversee the development and implementation of care plans Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits; Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy; Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available; Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. What You’ll Bring: Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); Strong leadership and people management skills; A passion for person-centred care and working with older people; Excellent organisational and communication abilities; IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook); Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure. Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required. Why Join Us? Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays Training & development Ongoing support from management Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme Care Friends referral Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Bethany House is waiting for you! Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.