Registered Care Manager £70k

Job Title: Registered Care Manager
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
Claire at Amber Mace is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Care Manager to lead and manage a residential care home in Stoke on Trent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dementia care and be passionate about delivering high-quality care. As a Registered Care Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained while leading and developing a dedicated care team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leadership & Management: Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care. Foster a positive, supportive work environment where staff feel valued and empowered.
• Care Delivery: Ensure the home provides high-quality care services that meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, particularly those living with dementia.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure that all aspects of the care home comply with regulatory requirements, including CQC standards, safeguarding policies, and legal obligations.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective financial control and efficient use of resources within the care home.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to provide excellent care. Support staff through regular supervisions, training, and development opportunities.
• Resident Care & Wellbeing: Promote a person-centred approach to care that enhances the well-being, independence, and quality of life for all residents.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, including managing rotas, health and safety, and ensuring all documentation is up to date and accurate.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in managing a care team, preferably within a dementia care environment.
• In-depth knowledge of care industry standards, safeguarding, compliance, and CQC regulations.
• Proven experience of managing budgets and financial planning within a care setting.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality care in a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of residents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, residents, and families.
• A passionate, driven, confident, and resilient leader with a positive and proactive approach.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience in quality assurance and leading care inspections.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial aspects of running a care home.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A chance to make a real impact and lead a team dedicated to high-quality care.
If you are a passionate and experienced leader with a commitment to dementia care and high standards, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that delivers excellence in care.
To apply, please submit your cv to (url removed) or call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed)