Registered Manager Development Programme

We are excited to announce the second cohort of our Registered Manager Development Programme (RMDP), in partnership with Smart Working Revolution Ltd. This next cohort will be open to new or aspiring Registered Managers in residential care or nursing homes. Best of all: It’s fully funded so there’s no cost to you to attend! 

Here’s what you need to know:

Who is eligible?

Deputy Managers, Acting Registered Managers, or Registered Managers based in Cornwall who have been in their role for up to three years are eligible to attend this programme. This second cohort will start on Thursday 11th September 2025.

Why this programme?

We know Registered Managers are pivotal to the success of any care setting and perform an incredibly demanding role.  We want to help prepare our aspiring or newly appointed managers to be as successful as they can be by investing in them to meet current and future demands on the care sector in Cornwall.

Key dates and how to apply can be found below.

How do I apply?

Simply complete our online application form. This is a funded programme, attendees will be selected randomly.

When can I apply?

Applications are open now and will close at midnight on Friday 8th August. You will find out if you have been successful approximately two weeks before the programme starts.

When does it start?

This cohort will begin on 11th September 2025.

How will it be delivered?

Each cohort will have 15 delegates and we will run three cohorts between April 2025 and March 2026.

The RMDP will be approximately 10 days in length which will be delivered over a period of 2-3 months, so as not to significantly disrupt your ability to carry out your role while you attend this course. Sessions will be delivered in mixed format of face-to-face, and online. The location of face-to-face sessions will be confirmed before the start of the course. It is essential that you attend every session if you are selected.

Current dates for this cohort are as follows:

• 11th September, Full day – F2F
• 16th September, 2 hours – virtual
• 23rd September, Full Day – F2F
• 9th October, Full Day – F2F
• 15th October, 2 hours – virtual
• 23rd October, Full day – F2F
• 6th November, Full Day – F2F
• 12th November, 2 hours – virtual
• 20th November, Full Day – F2F
• 25th November, Full Day – F2F
• 2nd December, Full day – F2F
• 4th December, 2 hours – virtual
• 9th December, Full Day – F2F
• 11th December, 3 hours – virtual
• 9th Jan, Half Day – F2F

To ensure we build a network from day one, we are delivering each cohort in service delivery groups i.e Home Care, etc. Cohort 1 will be Home Care.

Will I get a qualification?

This is yet to be confirmed. We are aiming to have the programme accredited by a professional body which will result in a leadership/management qualification for those who complete the course.

I haven’t studied for a while/I’m not confident

There are no prior qualifications needed, and you will be supported by the facilitation staff and your peers, as well as the Proud to Care Cornwall team. We are delivering the programme to group who manage the same type of care provision to build that support network from day one.

Is there an assessment or exam?

No. The concept is designed as a series of masterclasses that enable delegates to leave with practical tools, knowledge, and skills to apply to their own workplace.

If you have any other questions, please contact proudtocare@cornwall.gov.uk