We are working closely with local authority in Waltham Forest to assist with the appointment of a Residential Care Home Manager, on a 6.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £245.00- £322.50 per day

Summary:

The Residential Care Home Manager is responsible for the leadership, operational management, and continuous development of the residential care home service supporting older adults aged 65 and above, including individuals living with dementia. The postholder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, national legislation, and recognised best practice. The role includes responsibility for service performance, safeguarding, staffing, quality assurance, budget management, and maintaining a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. The Residential Care Home Manager will promote dignity, independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for residents while contributing to the wider objectives and continuous improvement priorities of Adult Services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the residential care home ensuring high standards of care, safety, and service delivery.
• Support operational management across Provider Services during management absences as directed by senior leadership.
• Ensure care planning, risk assessments, and support arrangements are regularly reviewed and maintained to a high standard.
• Ensure staffing levels, skill mix, and deployment meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported, and managed appropriately.

Essentials:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care/Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to adult social care and residential care management.
• Significant experience working as a Registered Manager within a residential care home for older people.
• Experience using quality assurance systems and monitoring service standards.
• Experience implementing CQC regulations and residential care legislation.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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