Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who is ready to broaden their career into wider multi-site operations.
The successful candidate will retain responsibility for Registered Manager and CQC duties while gaining broader exposure to multi-site oversight, service improvement, staff leadership, stakeholder management, service development and operational performance.
You will work closely with the Directors and senior leadership team across a number of supported living and domiciliary care services supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
This role would particularly suit an established Registered Manager looking to take their first step towards a future Operations Manager or Head of Operations position.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the quality and day-to-day operation of multiple supported living and domiciliary care services.
Maintain strong CQC compliance and lead on inspections, audits and service improvement plans.
Support the organisation in improving its CQC rating and maintaining high standards of care.
Carry out regular service visits to monitor quality, compliance, staffing and the wellbeing of people supported.
Provide leadership, guidance and support to Service/Home Managers and wider staff teams.
Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, performance management and staff development.
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure safeguarding and risk management processes are effective.
Ensure care and support plans are person-centred, outcomes-focused and regularly reviewed.
Promote Positive Behaviour Support, positive risk-taking and least restrictive practice.
Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities, health professionals and other external stakeholders.
Support service development, new service opportunities and wider operational planning.
Provide operational updates, performance information and improvement plans to the Directors.
Support effective resource and budget management across the services.
Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety, GDPR and regulatory requirements.About You
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager or senior adult social care professional with strong regulated-services experience.
You should have:
Proven experience as a Registered Manager or equivalent senior management role.
Experience managing multiple services, sites or teams, or working across more than one service.
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, compliance and quality assurance.
Experience with CQC inspections, audits and service improvement.
Experience supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
Knowledge and practical experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practice.
Strong safeguarding experience.
Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS/LPS and Care Act 2014.
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
A relevant Level 4/5 Health & Social Care or Leadership qualification would be advantageous.The Progression Opportunity
This isn't simply another single-service Registered Manager position.
The role is designed for an experienced RM who is ready to broaden their remit and gain greater exposure to:
Multi-site operations
Supporting and developing managers
Service development
Commissioner relationships
Budgets and resources
Wider operational decision-making
Organisational strategy and CQC improvementIt offers a genuine opportunity to develop towards future Operations Manager / Head of Operations responsibilities.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Core working hours
Occasional weekend and on-call requirements
Regular travel between services across the regionA full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport would be advantageous.
Benefits
£37,000 - £45,000 salary
Full-time, permanent position
Monday-Friday working pattern
Additional annual leave
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Ongoing training and professional development
Support from senior management and Directors
Exposure to wider operational management and business development
Opportunity for career progression towards Operations Management
Involvement in wider organisational strategy and service developmentInterested?
If you're an experienced Registered Manager who is ready for more responsibility, wider operational exposure and a genuine next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop beyond a traditional single-service RM role.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£37000.00 - £45000.00 per year