Summary
- Average Salary: The typical salary is £42,000 to £70,000 depending on home size
- Key Duty: You must ensure the home passes CQC inspections
- Legal Risk: You are personally accountable if the home is unsafe
Career & Jobs
A Registered Manager is a senior management professional who has legal responsibility for the care home and ensures CQC compliance. You are personally registered with the Care Quality Commission. This means you are legally responsible for the service. If the home fails an inspection or is unsafe you can be prosecuted. It is a high pressure job but it pays a high salary. This is the top of the management track - see our career progression guide to understand the full journey from care assistant to this role.
The salary for a Registered Manager is between £38,000 and £75,000 per year.
| Home Size | Typical Salary | Bonus Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Small under 30 beds | £38,000 to £45,000 | Low |
| Medium 40 to 60 beds | £45,000 to £55,000 | Medium occupancy bonus |
| Large Corporate 60 plus beds | £60,000 to £75,000 | High up to 20 percent |
The main duties of a Registered Manager are compliance, occupancy management, human resources, and budget management.
You must pass a Fit and Proper Person interview with the CQC regulator. You need these qualifications.
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Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Written by
PlainSight Team
Care Home Career Specialists