Lakes Home Care
Registered Manager
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Pay: £36,000.00-£42,000.00 per year (Subject to experience)
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or aspiring Deputy Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact—while being supported by a warm, close-knit team? Lakes Home Care is a small, caring domiciliary care company based in Kendal, proudly serving adults across the South Lakes. With a dedicated team of 14 staff (equivalent of 7 full time staff) we’re known for our compassionate, person-centred approach to care—whether at home or out and about in the community.
We’re now seeking a confident and passionate Registered Manager to help lead our next phase of growth. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing in a care setting who’s excited to shape and expand a high-quality service.
What you’ll be doing:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of our domiciliary care services
- Lead, support and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring a positive, nurturing workplace culture
- Deliver and maintain outstanding person-centred care in line with CQC requirements
- Develop care plans, risk assessments and other relevant documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative standards
- Submit reports to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., CQC, safeguarding authorities)
- Play a key role in growing the business, helping us expand while protecting the values that make us unique
- Help train and mentor new members of the management team to build strong internal leadership
- Participate in on-call duties and deliver hands-on care where needed
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We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- At least 1 year’s experience as a Registered Manager in domiciliary care, or experience in a similar role.
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or a willingness to work towards it
- Strong knowledge of care regulations and compliance
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and grow a team
- Excellent communication, organisational and digital skills (e.g., SOPs, online filing, care systems)
- A passion for high-quality, person-centred care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer:
- A friendly, inclusive team that supports and values each other
- Flexible working options – including adjustments for childcare, holidays, etc.
- Shared on-call responsibilities with a collaborative leadership team
- Well-established systems to support all aspects of your role
- The opportunity to influence and grow a business in line with your values
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We know the role of Registered Manager can be a challenging one—but at Lakes Home Care, you’ll never be alone. With a solid team around you and a company culture built on care, kindness and quality, we’re confident you’ll find it a rewarding next step in your career.
Learn more about us:
www.lakeshomecare.co.uk Instagram: @lakeshomecare Facebook: Lakes Home Care
Ready to join us? We’d love to hear from you.
Job Types:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Work from home options
Experience:
- Registered Manager: 1 year, or experience in a similar role
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
Kendal/ Windermere, and work from home options
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