CQC Registered Manager

Job description

The Service

This specialist residential service provides high-quality care and support for adults with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. Set within a homely and therapeutic environment, the service is committed to preserving dignity, individuality and privacy, while promoting community integration and outcome-led, person-centred support

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a dedicated care team within a specialist residential setting. You will hold full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the service, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, strong governance, and full compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards.

This role would also suit a highly capable Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership, fostering a positive, values-led and empowering culture
• Ensure the service is safe, responsive, effective and well-led in line with CQC expectations
• Oversee person-centred care planning, risk management and positive behaviour support
• Recruit, develop and retain a skilled and motivated workforce, leading on supervision, training and performance management
• Maintain robust governance processes, including audits, incident management and continuous improvement plans
• Build effective working relationships with families, commissioners, social workers and multi-disciplinary professionals
• Manage resources and budgets responsibly, supporting service sustainability and quality outcomes

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager, or significant experience as a Deputy Manager ready to progress
• Background in mental health, learning disability, autism and/or complex needs services
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks
• A recognised management qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care) or willingness to work towards this
• A calm, confident and compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and lead continuous service improvement
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused and outcomes-led care

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and values-driven organisation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company pension and wellbeing support
• On-site or nearby parking (where available)
• A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team culture

Safer Recruitment

Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

This organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English