Job details
- Salary£49,351 per annum
- RoleRegistered Manager / Service Manager
- HoursFull Time
- LocationWokingham, Berkshire
- Job ReferenceSuffolk
Job Summary
Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Registered Manager – Residential Care Home
Location: Suffolk Lodge, Wokingham
Salary: £49,351.26 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate care professional to lead Suffolk Lodge, a well-established residential care home located in the heart of Wokingham.
About Suffolk Lodge
Suffolk Lodge provides residential and dementia care for up to 37 older people, together with 8 Assess to Discharge (step-down) beds supporting hospital discharge pathways.
Our focus is on delivering outstanding, relationship-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, compliance, financial performance and day-to-day operation of the home. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred support while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will be accountable for:
- Maintaining and improving CQC standards, with an aspiration to achieve and sustain a rating of Good or above
- Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing workforce
- Driving high-quality resident outcomes and positive customer experiences
- Managing occupancy, referrals and stakeholder relationships
- Delivering strong governance, safeguarding and quality assurance systems
- Managing budgets and resources effectively
- Creating a positive culture where residents and staff can thrive
Skills / Qualifications
- About You We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care for older people. You will have: • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent) • Significant management experience within a CQC-regulated adult social care service • A strong understanding of CQC regulations
- safeguarding and quality governance • Experience of leading and developing teams • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A commitment to delivering person-centred care and continuous improvement