Overview
Care Home Manager (Registered Manager) | Boutique Residential
JobTitle: Care Home Manager (CQC Registered Manager)
Hiring Organisation: Pivotal People Care
Job Location: Worthing, West Sussex (BN11)
Base Salary: £50,000 per year + negotiable upon experience
Posted: 17 February 2026 | Closing date: 31 March 2026 | Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hrs a week.
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the boutique residential home. You will join a group that values autonomy and provides you with the room to breathe to implement your own processes and drive the service toward an Outstanding CQC rating. This is a small-scale, intimate service (under 30 beds) with a Monday to Friday schedule and a supportive regional leadership team, designed for a manager who wants to lead with heart while maintaining their own professional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- CQC Compliance: Acting as the Registered Manager, overseeing all regulatory requirements and daily operations.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a committed care team in a calm, person-centred environment.
- Operational Excellence: Collaborate with group directors to implement technology-led process improvements.
- Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and local healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Need
- Experience: A proven track record as a Care Home Manager or Registered Manager with a history of successful CQC inspections.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Expertise: A deep understanding of the Care Act, MCA, and DoLS.
- Values: A leadership style defined by kindness, calmness, and responsibility.
- Right to Work: Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available).
Why Apply
- Work-Life Balance: Primarily Monday to Friday working hours—rare in the care sector.
- Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 base salary negotiable depending upon experience plus a performance-related bonus.
- Professional Support: Access to a peer network of managers across five local Sussex homes.
- Ethical Standards: Working for a provider proudly aligned with the Living Wage Foundation.
How to Apply
To find out more about this role and have a confidential discussion, please apply today. Interviews are being held on a rolling basis. Contact Mike at Pivotal People Care for further details.
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