What do you consider to be the differences, the high risks, and challenges in being a registered manager of a supported living service to that of being a registered manager for a domiciliary care service?

There are a few key differences between being a registered manager of a supported living service and a domiciliary care service. Firstly, supported living services provide care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and/ or physical disabilities who live in their own homes or flats, whereas domiciliary care services provide care and support to people who live in their own homes.

Another key difference is that supported living services are required by law to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), whereas domiciliary care services are not. This means that registered managers of supported living services must meet certain standards and regulations set by the CQC, and are subject to regular inspections. Registered managers of domiciliary care services do not have to meet these same standards and regulations, although they may choose to do so voluntarily.

Finally, due to the nature of the services provided, supported living services typically have higher staff to client ratios than domiciliary care services. This can present challenges in terms of managing staffing levels and ensuring that staff have the necessary skills and experience to meet the needs of the people they are supporting.

Overall, being a registered manager of a supported living service is a more complex and challenging role than being a registered manager of a domiciliary care service. However, it can also be incredibly rewarding, as you are able to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.