We are working closely with a 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 London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an experienced and compassionate Residential Care Home Manager to lead the day-to-day management and continuous development of Mapleton Road Care Home, providing high-quality residential care for older people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. As the Registered Manager, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the home operates in full compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, statutory regulations, and best practice in adult social care. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, promoting person-centred care, safeguarding vulnerable adults, managing budgets and occupancy, and ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement service improvements that enhance resident outcomes and operational performance.
• Ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds CQC regulatory standards and quality requirements.
• Conduct regular supervision, appraisals, performance management, and professional development activities.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care.
• Ensure individual care plans accurately reflect residents' physical, emotional, psychological, cultural, and social needs.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are embedded throughout the service.
• Ensure safe medication management, infection prevention, and environmental safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Essentials:

• Eligibility to register, or current registration, as a Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission.
• Significant experience as a Registered Manager within a residential care home supporting older people.
• Experience managing residential services for individuals living with dementia.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CQC regulations, standards, and inspection frameworks.
• Sound understanding of adult social care legislation, safeguarding, and residential care standards.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

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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