Job Specifications
The Vacancy
Registered Care Manager – Independent Living Development
Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38.75 per week (with some weekend, work each month.)
Salary: £ 40,298.59 per annum, plus UNCAPPED annual and quarterly performance bonuses.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
About The Role
Due to an internal promotion we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Care Manager to join the team at our Thomas Court, Retirement Living Plus Development in Cardiff. You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, care delivery, and operational running of the community, ensuring residents enjoy independence, dignity, and a vibrant lifestyle.
As the Registered Care Manager, you will provide strong leadership to your care and support team, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the development, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Lead, inspire and supervise a dedicated care team.
Maintain CQC compliance and manage audits, quality checks, and safeguarding.
Work collaboratively with the Sales and Rentals Teams to promote occupancy and community engagement.
Manage budgets and ensure financial processes are followed.
Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
Promote wellbeing and independence through tailored support and activities.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a confident leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to balance care quality with operational efficiency.
Essential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care
Experience in managing a care or housing-with-care service
Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
Excellent people management and organisational skills
Desirable
Experience within retirement living, extra care, or domiciliary care settings
Ability to manage budgets and service delivery to a high standard
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Training - eligibility applies.
Mentoring scheme
Work-Life Balance: 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.
Important Information
Please Note
We do not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
Why Join Us
Supportive company culture with ongoing training and professional development
A fulfilling role making a real difference in residents’ lives
Opportunities to shape a thriving, independent community
How To Apply
If you are an experienced Registered Care Manager ready to lead with passion and professionalism, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and help our residents live life to the fullest!
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
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About the Company
McCarthy Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, offering high quality age-exclusive retirement properties to more than 20,000 customers across the UK. For all communities opened since 2010 we remain as the landlord and managing agent, looking after the wellbeing of our homeowners and managing our properties. We believe that life in older age is something to be enjoyed and celebrated, and our developments offer a welcoming sense of community and a diverse range of facilities and services to...
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