Job Summary
About Us We are an ambitious, high-quality care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional supported living services. We believe that every service user deserves to live a fulfilling, safe, and empowered life. As we expand our footprint in the Manchester area, we are seeking a visionary leader to establish a brand-new provision and drive it toward absolute excellence. We operate a strict Zero-Tolerance Policy toward racism, discrimination, and harassment of any kind. We pride ourselves on cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and deeply respectful environment for both our staff and the individuals we support. The Role We are seeking a high-caliber, Senior Registered Manager with a proven track record of excellence to take the reins of a brand-new location. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader who thrives on development, compliance, and growth. You will be responsible for setting up the new service from the ground up, implementing robust operational frameworks, and building a high-performing team. Your ultimate mandate will be to register the service with the CQC and develop it into an "Outstanding" rated provision. Key Responsibilities: Service Development: Spearhead the opening, growth, and strategic management of a new supported living location in the Manchester environment. CQC Compliance & Safety: Act as the Registered Manager, ensuring full legal compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, prioritizing the absolute safety, safeguarding, and well-being of all service users. Results-Driven Leadership: Hit operational and quality benchmarks, ensuring the service runs efficiently while maintaining top-tier care standards. Referrals & Growth: Work closely with local authorities and commissioners to bring new service users into the provision, ensuring smooth transitions and person-centered matching. Culture & Inclusion: Champion our zero-tolerance stance on racism, fostering an inclusive workplace and service delivery models where diversity is celebrated. The Ideal Candidate This role requires a unique blend of commercial acumen, operational grit, and deep clinical/social care empathy. Requirements: Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Manager within supported living or mental health/learning disability services. Track Record: A proven, demonstrable history of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC ratings in previous inspection reports. Passionate & Results-Oriented: You are highly motivated by metrics, compliance, and—most importantly—positive outcomes for service users. Startup/Development Mindset: Prior experience in opening a new service, managing commissioning, and driving occupancy is highly desirable.
Pay: £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
