Registered Manager

Registered Manager

Recruitment Partner: MD2 Recruitment

Salary: £40,000

Reports to: CEO

Team: Care Services

Location: Oxford

Level: Senior Management

Hours: 37.5

Department: Care Services

Date: Aug 2025

About the Opportunity

MD2 Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established care provider to appoint an experienced Registered Manager.

Our client is a respected organisation delivering high-quality care services to both adults and children across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. With a strong reputation for compassion, professionalism, and person-centred care, they are committed to empowering individuals to live independently while maintaining dignity and wellbeing.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to play a pivotal role in service delivery, governance, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

The Registered Manager holds legal accountability for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care services to vulnerable individuals within their own homes.

You will ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks, including CQC standards, while promoting best practice and continuous improvement across services.

The role also provides senior leadership support, including deputising for the CEO when required, ensuring operational continuity and strong decision-making at all times.

Although there is no direct line management of care staff, you will work closely with the Head of Care Services to uphold standards and drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
• Oversee initial assessments, care planning, and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and compliant care records
• Promote service user and family involvement in care planning
• Manage complaints, feedback, and safeguarding concerns effectively

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all CQC and Local Authority requirements
• Oversee staff training and development in line with regulatory standards
• Manage the Quality Management System and reporting processes
• Maintain risk registers and governance frameworks
• Monitor service performance against KPIs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, partners, and regulators
• Act as a key contact for external bodies including CQC
• Support contract monitoring and service reviews

Training & Development

• Identify and implement training needs across the service
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice and regulatory changes
• Promote continuous professional development

Leadership

• Provide visible, positive leadership across the service
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance culture
• Support staff wellbeing and engagement
• Ensure clear accountability and performance management

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain CQC registration as Registered Manager
• Support inspections and regulatory audits
• Act as Caldicott Guardian
• Support data protection compliance alongside the Data Protection Officer
• Contribute to business development and growth initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Manager status (or eligibility) with CQC
• Relevant professional qualification
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience within domiciliary or community care services
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive service improvement

Why Apply Through MD2 Recruitment?

At MD2 Recruitment, we specialise in connecting high-calibre professionals with leading organisations. We offer:

• A consultative and transparent recruitment process
• Dedicated support throughout your application
• Access to exclusive leadership opportunities within the care sector