Job Title: Registered Care Manager
Location: Sellindge, Kent
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Service Type: Adult Residential Care

Are you an experienced care leader with a passion for delivering high-quality services and empowering adults with complex needs? We're seeking a Registered Care Manager to lead a well-established residential service in Sellindge, Kent, supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and challenging behaviours.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of service delivery, team leadership, regulatory compliance, and resident wellbeing in a vibrant, person-centred care environment.

Why Join Us?

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

FREE Enhanced DBS check paid by the employer

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Free training to achieve qualifications in Social Care

Apprenticeship opportunities for continued learning and development

Supportive senior leadership and development pathways

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day operational leadership to ensure high-quality care

Manage staffing, supervision, and performance to uphold care standards

Lead person-centred care planning and risk assessments

Maintain compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements

Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for service users

Oversee budget management, health & safety, and facility maintenance

Liaise professionally with families, commissioners, and regulatory bodies

Lead recruitment processes and contribute to staff development strategies

Uphold robust record-keeping and reporting processes

Participate in the area's on-call management rota

Support with disciplinary, grievance and HR procedures when required

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in managing adult residential care or supported living

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)

Strong understanding of safeguarding and CQC regulatory requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

A calm, confident approach under pressure

Commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred care

About the Organisation:
Our client is a respected national provider of specialist care services for adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, and acquired brain injuries. With over 300 services across the UK, they are committed to empowering people to lead more independent and meaningful lives through compassionate, innovative, and high-quality support.

Ready to lead a service that makes a real difference?
Apply today to become part of a passionate and supportive care team dedicated to positive change.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer