CQC Registered Manager

CQC Registered Manager Jobs UK 2026 – Visa Sponsorship Opportunity Registered Care Manager – Domiciliary Care

Are you an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of CQC regulations? A domiciliary care provider in Stafford is seeking a CQC Registered Manager to lead its care service and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and compliant care.

This is a full-time, permanent Registered Care Manager position based in Stafford, with hybrid working options available. The role offers an opportunity for an experienced manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations while helping the service grow and maintain excellent standards.

Visa sponsorship is available for a suitable candidate
, subject to the applicable UK immigration and sponsorship requirements.

• Job Title: Registered Care Manager / CQC Registered Manager
• Sector: Domiciliary Care / Adult Social Care
• Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote options available
• Salary: £33,500 per year and above
• Visa Sponsorship: Available for a suitable candidate, subject to eligibility

The successful Registered Manager will provide day-to-day leadership for the domiciliary care service, ensuring that high standards of care, compliance and professionalism are consistently maintained.

The organisation is a small, CQC-regulated care provider operating across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton. The service already has established care-management and record-keeping systems, including Birdie and Atlas
, allowing the successful candidate to focus on leading the team and delivering quality care.

This role would suit a proactive and experienced care leader who values autonomy, accountability and continuous improvement.

As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day leadership of the domiciliary care service.
• Ensuring the service remains compliant with CQC regulations and inspection-ready.
• Managing the recruitment, induction, supervision and performance of care staff.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families and external agencies.
• Developing, reviewing and auditing risk assessments and person-centred care plans.
• Managing staff rotas, records and reporting using Birdie and Atlas.
• Handling safeguarding concerns, complaints and incidents professionally and in accordance with company policies.
• Providing coaching, training and development to members of the care team.
• Monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvements.
• Supporting the ongoing development and expansion of the service.

Applicants should have:

• Current experience as a CQC Registered Manager for the regulated activity of personal care.
• At least 2 years’ experience of CQC registration and inspections
  .
• Proven experience leading a care team and maintaining high standards of care.
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult social care standards.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care
  , or be working towards the qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a compassionate approach to care.

Experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism is desirable but not essential.

The advertised salary starts from £33,500 per year
, with the following benefits also listed:

• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay
• Bereavement-related time off
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Potential UK visa sponsorship for a suitable candidate

This vacancy states that visa sponsorship is available for a suitable candidate
. However, applicants should understand that sponsorship is subject to the employer’s eligibility, the specific role, salary requirements and current UK immigration rules.

Candidates applying from outside the UK should verify their eligibility for the relevant visa route and confirm sponsorship arrangements directly with the employer before making any financial or relocation commitments.

Stafford, Staffordshire, UK – ST16 3EL

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the role based in Stafford.