CQC Registered Manager - Manchester

An established care provider in the Manchester area is on the lookout for a Registered Manager who knows how to run a tight ship while keeping the people they support at the heart of everything. This service has a solid foundation and a loyal team already in place - what's needed now is a leader who can build on that, sharpen standards further, and take the service to the next level.

Day to Day, You'll Be Taking full accountability for the service's compliance, quality and day-to-day operations. Coaching and developing the existing team, while building a strong pipeline of future talent through recruitment and training. Working closely with families, commissioners and healthcare professionals to keep everyone aligned around the people you support.

Reviewing and refining care plans so they stay genuinely person-centred, not just paperwork exercises. Running a solid internal audit and governance cycle, and reporting clearly to senior leadership. Leading on safeguarding matters and making sure the whole team understands their role in it. Keeping a close eye on budgets, occupancy/utilisation and the commercial side of running the service.

Sharing on-call cover with the rest of the leadership team.

Requirements

Current or recent experience as a CQC Registered Manager. A Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Genuine, practical understanding of CQC standards - not just theory. Confidence managing budgets and thinking commercially about the service. Good people skills - this is as much about leading a team as it is about compliance.

A full UK driving licence is desirable Nice to Have Experience improving a service's CQC rating, or steering it through a period of change. Background in residential care, supported living, learning disability or mental health services. Fancy taking this on? We'd love to hear from you - send your CV to carla@mindsearch.

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Benefits

£46,000 - £52,000, depending on your experience. Company pension scheme. Health & wellbeing support. Structured training and genuine progression routes within the organisation. Free on-site parking. Regular company events and additional staff perks.