are is the membership organisation for registered managers in England?

The primary professional body for registered managers in England is Skills for Care. While membership is not a legal requirement to hold a CQC registration, it is widely regarded as the essential benchmark for professional competence and career progression. Skills for Care provides the national workforce strategy, offers the Care Certificate and Level 5 Diploma recognition, and publishes the annual workforce census that shapes policy. For those aiming to become a registered manager, joining Skills for Care demonstrates a commitment to best practice in person-centred care, safeguarding leadership, and service improvement. It also grants access to exclusive resources, networking events, and guidance on meeting the CQC key lines of enquiry. Many employers view active membership as a sign of a proactive, industry-aware leader who stays current with regulatory changes and best practices in adult social care.