Bishops Lodge is located in the historic town of Hastings, in East Sussex. It offers residential support for six males and females who have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are off a main road, close to Alexandra Park. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.
Our team are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where the people we care for can live their lives to the full.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to lead a dedicated team in creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for residents? We’re looking for a CQC Registered Home Manager who can combine strong leadership with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
As the Registered Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and quality. You’ll support and inspire your team to provide outstanding care while actively helping residents achieve their goals, develop their skills, and gain confidence through community involvement and meaningful activities.
The role of a CQC Registered Manager at Priory is varied, and will ensure you are responsible for all areas of the home including budgets, quality, compliance and ensuring that the people we support have the best care & support possible.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, shape the future of our services, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, rewarding environment where both leadership and compassion are valued.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the home with warmth, professionalism, and strong leadership, fostering a culture of care, respect, and inclusion.
- Manage budgets, resources, and operational processes to maintain high standards and achieve service success.
- Ensure the home meets all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including CQC standards, health & safety, and licensing.
- Oversee documentation, nursing records, and care plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practice.
- Develop your team through training, motivation, and support, promoting professional growth and high-quality care.
- Innovate and continually improve the services we provide, delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
What We’re Looking For:
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Previous experience in a managerial role within a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Flexibility, a “can-do” attitude, and the ability to inspire others.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Contributory pension scheme
- PMI cover - individual
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
