Location: Lancaster
Salary: Circa £50,000 Per Annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CQC Registered Manager to lead a residential service located within a specialist college setting.
This role offers the chance to oversee a dedicated service supporting individuals in a safe, person-centred environment. The successful candidate will hold overall operational responsibility for the service, ensuring it runs effectively, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will lead the delivery of high-quality care and support while managing and developing a committed staff team.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the residential provision. You will ensure the service provides safe, high-quality and person-centred support while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulatory and safeguarding standards.
Working collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals, you will play a key role in developing the service and ensuring positive outcomes for the individuals supported.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Oversee and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred residential services
Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of both residents and staff
Maintain compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding policies and regulatory requirements
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Recruit, lead and support Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Senior Support Workers
Provide coaching, supervision and performance management to maintain high standards of care
Foster a positive and supportive team culture
Financial & Operational Management
Manage service budgets effectively
Ensure efficient deployment of staffing resources
Maintain operational oversight of the service
IT & Quality Assurance
Use internal systems to monitor staffing, incidents, compliance, training and service quality
Ensure accurate reporting and continuous quality improvement
External Collaboration
Build strong relationships with commissioners, external professionals and partner agencies
Support referrals, placements and ongoing service development
Staff Development
Oversee staff inductions, training and professional development
Promote continuous learning and improvement across the team
Maintain your own professional development to support service excellence
About You
The ideal candidate will be a confident and experienced leader with a strong background in residential services and regulatory compliance.
You will be passionate about delivering outstanding care while supporting and developing your team to achieve the best outcomes for the people supported.
You will also demonstrate:
Strong leadership and organisational skills
A person-centred approach to care and support
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Knowledge of CQC regulatory standards and safeguarding practices
The ability to manage services effectively while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Benefits
A comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package is available, including:
Emotional Wellbeing
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health resources and meditation apps
Bereavement support
Medical Support
Free online GP access
Health Cash Plan
Cancer cover
Menopause support
Financial Benefits
Flexible pay through Wagestream
Utility bill savings schemes
Financial wellbeing support
Life assurance
Physical Wellbeing
Online fitness resources
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym discounts
National Trust activity access
How to Apply?
Send your up to date CV's to (url removed) or call Callum on (phone number removed) to discuss the roles further
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year