Registered Manager
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
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
Why Join Optalis?
At Optalis, we value our people and recognise the important contribution they make every day. Benefits include:
- Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on shopping, travel, health, leisure and entertainment
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Health and Wellbeing Day
- Comprehensive training and development programme
- Career progression opportunities across the organisation
- STAR Awards employee recognition scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Opportunity to influence and shape service delivery through employee forums and engagement groups
Interested?
To apply, please submit your application online or send your CV to Alison Reeves. You can also contact Alison for an informal and confidential discussion about the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged.