Registered Manager

Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/21/2025

• City Reading
• Country United Kingdom

Safe Haven Talent is recruiting on behalf of a premium home care provider launching in the Reading area
. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate leader to become the Registered Manager and help establish a new, high-quality care service delivering exceptional support to adults in their own homes.

This is a role where premium care meets genuine purpose — longer visit times, personalised care, and a positive, person-centred culture make this an incredibly rewarding environment for both clients and staff.

If you’ve worked as a Deputy Manager, Coordinator, Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, or Registered Manager
, and are looking for your next step in a supportive, forward-thinking care organisation, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the home care service, ensuring the highest standards of care and full compliance with CQC regulations
  .
• Oversee the safe delivery of personalised, high-quality support to clients, focused on maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Manage recruitment, supervision, and professional development of care staff, ensuring a motivated, positive, and person-centred culture.
• Implement and monitor effective care planning and review systems, using digital tools for real-time service oversight.
• Promote a “quality over quantity” ethos — with minimum 50-minute visits and meaningful engagement between carers and clients.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, families, and community partners.
• Participate in the on‑call rota
  , ensuring service continuity and safety at all times.
• This is a great opportunity for a proactive, resilient leader who thrives in an environment built on trust, care, and excellence.

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a care management, coordination, or supervisory role.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• A caring, positive attitude with a passion for delivering person‑centred care.
• Ability to remain calm, proactive, and solution‑focused when faced with challenges.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Right to work in the UK.

All applicants must:

• Complete the short online assessment on the application page — this is a mandatory part of the recruitment process.
• Sign and return a Safeguarding Declaration and Consent Form confirming that you have no outstanding safeguarding cases with CQC, Ofsted, or LADO
  . This document will be emailed to you and must be completed, signed, and returned before progressing.

Note:

Fully compliant candidates who complete the assessment and return the declaration early will be prioritised for fast‑track review.

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000 per annum.
• Supportive management and 24/7 operational guidance.
• Paid annual leave with buy/sell options.
• Positive, team‑focused culture where staff wellbeing is a priority.
• Longer visit times (minimum 50 minutes) – better care, less pressure, happier staff.
• Opportunities for progression within a growing regional network.
• Company events, parking on site, and employee perks scheme.
• Structured training and development pathways for continuous growth.