At SNG Healthcare, we’re trusted talent partners specialising in senior appointments for elderly care nationwide. Founded in 2021 by Ebele Ossai, our mission is to overcome recruitment challenges by placing the right leaders in care homes. Having worked in health and social care, and with elderly parents and grandparents, I understand the personal impact of a Registered Manager. If you’re a healthcare professional planning a career move, this role could be your next step. This blog explores the role, skills, and rewards of being a Registered Manager in elderly residential care.
What is a Registered Manager?
A Registered Manager is the heartbeat of a care home, overseeing operations and ensuring high-quality care for elderly residents. Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, you’ll ensure compliance while leading a team to deliver compassionate, resident-focused care. At SNG Healthcare, we know the strain of leadership instability; our rigorous vetting ensures managers stabilise operations and uphold care standards.
Why Specialise in Elderly Care?
Elderly care is a priority at SNG Healthcare, with demand soaring for skilled Registered Managers. This role lets you transform lives, ensuring older adults live with dignity. You’ll tackle challenges like CQC scrutiny and staff turnover, restoring a care home’s ethos. Our 40+ years of recruitment experience help us place leaders who drive long-term success in care homes nationwide.
What Does the Role Involve?
As a Registered Manager, your days are dynamic, balancing leadership and strategy. Typical responsibilities include:
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Team Leadership: Managing and motivating care workers to deliver exceptional care.
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CQC Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations, protecting your care home’s rating.
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Strategic Oversight: Managing budgets, contracts, and planning for growth.
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Resident Wellbeing: Overseeing care plans for needs like dementia or palliative care.
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Stakeholder Relationships: Engaging with families, professionals, and local authorities.
In elderly care, you’ll create a nurturing environment, addressing burnout and culture drift to keep residents at the heart of your service.
What Skills and Qualifications Do You Need?
Success as a Registered Manager requires experience and key attributes. Many progress from care roles, but transferable skills from other sectors can apply. Essential skills include:
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Leadership: Inspiring teams to excel under pressure.
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Strategic Thinking: Managing budgets and projects effectively.
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Care Experience: A background in elderly care or health settings.
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Communication: Building trust with residents, staff, and families.
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Qualifications: The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, completed in a management role.
SNG Healthcare’s consultative approach ensures candidates align with your care home’s values, reducing turnover and boosting morale.
Training and Career Progression
This role is a gateway to a lifelong career. Recommended training includes:
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Lead to Succeed Programme: Builds leadership foundations.
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Manager Induction Standards: Develops core management skills.
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Level 5 Diploma: Essential for adult care leadership.
Expect 18 months to complete these, with SNG Healthcare’s support to guide you. Progress to roles like Operations Manager or Director of Care, as listed in our brochure’s leadership roles.
How Much Can You Earn?
Salaries for Registered Managers average £35,000 UK-wide, but in elderly care, top performers can earn over £50,000 with bonuses. SNG Healthcare partners with providers offering competitive packages, reflecting the role’s responsibility and impact on care quality.
Why Choose This Career Path?
With personal ties to elderly care, I know the rewards of being a Registered Manager. It’s about more than compliance, it’s creating a home where residents thrive. Challenges like inspection pressures are real, but shaping a care home’s culture is profoundly fulfilling. As our client Emily, an Operations Director, said, “The candidate SNG found stabilised operations and boosted staff morale, improving our CQC rating.” The responsibility is great but the rewards are many.
How SNG Healthcare Can Help
SNG Healthcare, led by Ebele Ossai and Rebecca Bowring-Kingman, brings 40 years of expertise to elderly care recruitment. Our rigorous process and consultative partnership ensure we place leaders who transform care homes. Whether you’re ready to become a Registered Manager or need training advice, we’re here to help.
Ready to lead in elderly care? Contact SNG Healthcare at ebeleo@snghealthcare.co.uk or 02380 118228 to explore Registered Manager roles and other senior positions in Elderly Care.
Feel free to connect with Ebele on Linkedin.