Registered Care Manager – Watford
Salary: Up to £45,000 + performance bonus up to £10,000
Hours: Full-time
Sector: Domiciliary / Home Care Management
Overview
A highly successful and fast-growing home care branch in Watford is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Care Manager to lead its next phase of development.
You will inherit a stable, well-supported team and a service with excellent community reputation. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially driven, people-centred leader who thrives in a busy, growth-focused environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
Salary up to £45,000
Performance bonus up to £10,000
Branch is flagship status
Stable staffing with 40 carers, 3 care & training practitioners and 3 care coordinators.
Onsite parking
Strong local recruitment pipeline
25 days annual leave (rising with service)
Blue Light Card eligibility (retail & lifestyle discounts)
Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
Funded qualifications & leadership development
Annual salary review
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the branch
Hold and maintain CQC registration
Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing care team
Drive business growth and increase weekly care hours
Maintain outstanding quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Manage operational KPIs, performance, and budgets
Build strong relationships with customers, families, professionals and the wider community
Embed a positive, values-driven team culture
About You
We are looking for a Registered Manager with:
A strong, confident and personable leadership style
Experience managing within a regulated care or similar environment
Commercial awareness and the ability to drive growth
Strong people management and organisational skills
Understanding of CQC standards (desirable, not essential)
Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred home care
Location & Suitable Commutable Areas
This role is based in Watford, with free onsite parking. It is easily commutable from:
Rickmansworth
Bushey
Croxley Green
Chorleywood
Radlett
Kings Langley
Abbots Langley
Harrow
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for the Registered Branch Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Robbie Peto direct on 0161 938 1181. Alternatively, please email [email protected]
