Registered Manager Location: Chelmsford Salary: £40,000 per annum Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Change Lives. Are you an experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your management career? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a well-established adult social care service in the Chelmsford area. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, empowering teams, and driving service excellence. If you're a confident leader with a strong understanding of CQC requirements and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for the people you support, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, effective, and compliant operation of the service. You will lead from the front, creating a positive culture where both the people supported and your team can thrive. Key Responsibilities Hold full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service. Ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support is delivered consistently. Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and company policies. Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a dedicated care team. Recruit, induct, supervise, and manage staff performance. Monitor and improve quality standards, audits, and service outcomes. Manage budgets effectively and ensure efficient use of resources. Build positive relationships with families, professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders. Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, independence, and inclusion for the people supported. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. Manage occupancy, referrals, assessments, and care planning processes where applicable. Ensure robust health and safety practices are maintained throughout the service. About You Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within adult social care. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care legislation. Proven leadership and people management experience. Passionate about delivering outstanding standards of care. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to foster a positive, values-led culture. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards if required). Flexible, resilient, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for those you support. Benefits Competitive salary of £40,000. Supportive and values-driven senior leadership team. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Comprehensive induction and management support. Access to specialist training and qualifications. Recognition and reward initiatives. Generous annual leave entitlement. Pension scheme. Employee wellbeing support programme. Opportunity to lead a service where quality care and positive outcomes are genuinely valued. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You'll be joining an organisation that places people at the heart of everything it does and values leaders who are compassionate, accountable, and committed to excellence. If you're a driven care professional looking for a rewarding management opportunity where you can truly influence lives, we would love to hear from you. Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you're considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don't hesitate to get in touch - we're here to help. INDHP
