Registered Manager CQC Mental Health

Registered Manager

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000
Service: 18-Bed Mental Health Residential Service
Setting: Residential Mental Health Support

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a well-established 18-bed Mental Health Residential Service in Weston-super-Mare.
This specialist residential service provides high-quality support for adults with mental health needs, promoting independence, recovery and positive outcomes within a safe and person-centred environment.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the operational leadership of the service, ensuring excellent standards of care, regulatory compliance, staff performance and positive outcomes for the people supported.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Service Manager looking to further develop their career within a supportive and progressive organisation.

Why Join This Service?

Good-rated service with strong foundations

Small, established 18-bed residential setting

Opportunity to influence service development and quality outcomes

Supportive senior leadership team

Autonomy to drive culture, performance and staff engagement

Excellent professional development opportunities

Meaningful role supporting adults with mental health needs

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service

Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred support

Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, company policies and best practice guidelines

Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team

Monitor occupancy levels and support service sustainability

Manage budgets, resources and staffing effectively

Oversee quality assurance, audits and governance processes

Build positive relationships with individuals, families, professionals and commissioners

Lead recruitment, retention and staff development initiatives

Promote a positive and inclusive culture that supports wellbeing and recovery

Drive continuous improvement and implement action plans arising from audits and inspections

Ensure effective risk management and safeguarding practices are embedded throughout the service

About You

We are seeking an experienced and passionate care professional who is committed to delivering outstanding support and achieving positive outcomes for people with mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will be:

A strong and approachable leader with a hands-on management style

Passionate about supporting individuals to maximise independence and wellbeing

Experienced in managing residential or supported living services

Person-centred and outcome-focused

Resilient, proactive and solutions-driven

Committed to developing and supporting colleagues

Knowledgeable in mental health support, safeguarding and recovery-focused practice

Experience and Knowledge

Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Service Manager within adult social care services

Experience supporting adults with mental health needs

Strong understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards

Experience managing budgets and operational performance

Proven people management and leadership skills

Good knowledge of safeguarding, positive risk management and person-centred support planning

Experience leading teams through service improvement initiatives

Understanding of medication management and mental health legislation

Experience achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance

Previous experience within a Good or Outstanding-rated service is desirable

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it

Strong understanding of adult social care regulations and CQC requirements

Full UK driving licence preferred

Desirable

Mental Health First Aid or relevant mental health qualifications

Additional leadership or management qualifications

Training in safeguarding, positive behaviour support or service improvement

What We're Looking For

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take ownership of a specialist 18-bed mental health residential service and drive its continued success.
We are looking for a manager who can build upon the service's existing strengths, maintain high-quality standards, support positive outcomes for residents and create a culture where both the people supported and colleagues can thrive.

This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager, Service Manager, Residential Manager, Supported Living Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

If you are an experienced care leader seeking your next challenge within a specialist Mental Health Residential Service in Weston-super-Mare, we would love to hear from you