CQC Registered Manager - Manchester

mindsearch
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📍 Manchester, United KingdomPermanent
Medical

About this role

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.net
    Every application is handled in complete confidence.

    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.


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    Where is the CQC Registered Manager - Manchester position at mindsearch located?
    This CQC Registered Manager - Manchester role at mindsearch is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the CQC Registered Manager - Manchester role at mindsearch full-time or part-time?
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    When was the CQC Registered Manager - Manchester job at mindsearch posted?
    This CQC Registered Manager - Manchester position at mindsearch was posted on Jul 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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