Location: New Mills
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE and qualifications)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday – flexibility required)
The Opportunity
Joneshouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced and driven Registered Manager to lead an adult social care service in New Mills.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a well-established service supporting adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and acquired brain injuries.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care, leading a motivated team, and ensuring the service operates in full compliance with regulatory standards while achieving positive outcomes for the people supported.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, performance, and compliance of the service.
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will ensure the service delivers excellent care while maintaining strong operational performance across quality, people, and financial sustainability.
You will also act as the key point of contact for regulators and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Service Management
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Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the service
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Inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing staff team
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Promote a positive, inclusive, and person-centred culture
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Ensure safe staffing levels through effective rota management
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation
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Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and risk management
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Complete audits and implement action plans to continuously improve service quality
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Ensure the service is always inspection-ready
People We Support
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Deliver and promote person-centred care tailored to individual needs
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Support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or acquired brain injuries
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Work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes and independence for those supported
Financial & Operational Oversight
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Manage budgets, resources, and overall service performance
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Monitor occupancy, commissioned hours, and service utilisation
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Use data and reporting systems to drive informed decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement
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Build strong relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, families, and external partners
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Represent the service professionally in all external interactions
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Ensure effective communication across all levels
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in a management role within adult social care
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or willingness to work towards)
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Strong understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements (CQC)
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Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or ABI
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Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Experience managing budgets, rotas, and service performance
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Strong IT and data analysis skills
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Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams effectively
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
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Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
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Knowledge of therapeutic and non-aversive care models
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Full UK Driving Licence
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
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Full-time, permanent position with flexibility
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Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
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Additional leave linked to length of service
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Paid birthday leave (after qualifying period)
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Enhanced sickness pay
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Employee wellbeing support (social, financial, and emotional)
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in adult social care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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To apply for this job email your details to vicky@joneshouserecruitment.co.uk.