Compass Associates
Registered Manager – Supported Living
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Job Title: Registered Manager - Supported Living
Salary: £43,000 to £48,000 per annum
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Setting: Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour
Overview
Compass Associates are proud to be working on a new supported living 5-bed service supporting young adults aged 18 and above. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at inception and shape a service from the ground up, with a clear plan to grow into a wider portfolio of homes. The property is fully secured and ready to trade, and the successful candidate will lead the service through CQC registration and beyond. For a manager who wants ownership, autonomy, and the chance to build something from day one, this is a standout opportunity with genuine progression to area management as the business expands.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day to day running of the service, working closely with the Responsible Individual to bring the home through CQC registration and into operation. You will build your own staff team, develop relationships with local commissioners and social workers, and shape the culture of the service from the outset. This role offers high autonomy, with the Responsible Individual providing support rather than day to day oversight.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the CQC registration process and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manage the day to day operations of the service, including rotas and staffing
- Recruit and build a staff team suited to the needs of the service
- Develop relationships with local authority commissioners and social workers to generate referrals
- Establish policies and procedures ahead of the service opening
- Report directly to the Responsible Individual, with regular contact during mobilisation
- Contribute to the wider growth plans of the business as further services are added
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager within supported living or residential services
- Experience mobilising a new service and leading it through CQC registration is highly desirable
- Strong leadership and delegation skills
- Confidence operating with autonomy and minimal day to day oversight
- Established relationships with local authority commissioners and social workers
- Comfortable building and leading a team from the ground up
- Resilient under pressure, with a proactive and hands-on approach
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Contact Details:
Andy at Compass Associates
0161 527 9632
amunyimi@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations & Referrals:
Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation.
About Compass Associates:
Established in 2009, Compass Associates is an award winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.
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