Registered Care Manager jobs

We are seeking an experienced, values-driven Registered Manager to lead a well-established 40-bed residential care home in central Colchester. A not-for-profit organisation operates the home, with a proud history spanning over 150 years.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished manager to provide visible leadership while maintaining an unwavering focus on residents' quality of life, safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will lead from the front, earn the confidence of residents and families, and build a positive, accountable and supportive culture for staff.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a credible and engaging care leader with a strong record of delivering safe, person-centred and consistently high-quality residential services. They must combine operational discipline with excellent people skills and be able to work constructively with residents, relatives, employees, trustees, health and social-care professionals, commissioners and regulators.

Essential requirements

· At least three years' experience working as a Registered Manager within a regulated care service.

· A relevant Level 5 QCF qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, Registered Manager Award (RMA), or an accepted equivalent qualification.

· A proven record of managing a high-quality, person-centred service and achieving excellent outcomes for the people supported.

· Comprehensive knowledge of CQC regulations and all other legislation, standards and guidance relevant to operating an adult residential care home.

· Full competence in maintaining regulatory compliance and robust systems for governance, quality assurance, safeguarding, risk management, health and safety, care planning and medication management.

· Strong budget-management skills, including experience of controlling expenditure, managing staffing costs and deploying resources effectively without compromising care quality.

· Excellent people-management skills, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, staff development, engagement and retention.

· The ability to build trusted and constructive relationships with residents, families, staff and external stakeholders.

· Visible, credible leadership and personal ownership of standards throughout the home.

· A stable employment history that meets the requirements set out below.

Preferred sector experience

Direct management experience within residential services for older people is strongly preferred. Candidates without recent Registered Manager experience in an older persons' service may still be considered where their employment history demonstrates substantial and relevant experience of working with and supporting this client group.

What You Can Expect in Return

At Balkerne Gardens Trust, we invest in our people because we know exceptional care starts with a supported and valued workforce. When you join us, you can expect:

A 'Golden Hello' of £1000.00 paid in 2 £500 instalments in first 13 months of employment.

A quarterly attendance bonus as a thank you for your reliability and commitment

30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Trust Wellbeing Campaign including additional wellbeing paid annual leave days, reward and recognition scheme, Blue Light Card membership, Employee Assistance Programme, and paid rolling DBS scheme.

Refer a Friend scheme – receive a £200 bonus when your referred friend successfully passes their probation

Fully paid training to support your learning, development, and career progression

Free DBS check on joining

Why Join Us?

Established in 1836, Balkerne Gardens Trust is a not-for-profit organisation with a long-standing commitment to providing excellent care and support to the Colchester community. When you join us, you are not simply taking on a role, you are becoming part of a close-knit, values-driven organisation where teamwork, kindness, and respect shape everything we do. With a high staff-to-resident ratio, gives you the time and capacity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine and lasting difference to people’s lives, while being fully supported, developed, and empowered to grow and thrive in your career.

Inclusivity and Opportunities for All
Balkerne Gardens Trust is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. We are committed to offering fair opportunities for employment and progression to everyone, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, gender, disability, or beliefs. We believe our strength lies in our people, and we welcome applications from all walks of life.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@bgtrust.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

Respectful – Dedicated – Trusted – Inclusive

Pay: £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person