Ascend Recruitment and Placements
CQC Registered Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Our client is seeking a dedicated CQC Registered Manager to lead our Nottingham-based service, driving outstanding standards of care and supporting a team that genuinely changes lives every day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Holding full responsibility as the CQC Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and Fundamental Standards of Care
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of care professionals, fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and person-centred support to ensure every individual receives the highest quality of care
- Managing rotas, recruitment, and staff performance to maintain a stable, skilled, and motivated workforce
- Building strong relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities
- Driving quality assurance processes, audits, and continuous service improvement initiatives
- Managing budgets effectively while maintaining exceptional standards of care
- Acting as the main point of contact for CQC inspections and ensuring inspection-readiness at all times
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager with the CQC (or strong experience ready to step up, with willingness to register)
- NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, KLOEs, and current health and social care legislation
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of motivating and developing teams
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities
- A genuine passion for delivering person-centred, dignified care
- Full UK driving licence (where relevant to the role)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary, reflective of experience
- Ongoing professional development and funded training
- Supportive senior management structure
- Real influence over how the service is run, with the autonomy to make it your own
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead a service you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.
Benefits:
- Company pension
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills