Registered Manager
Registered Manager
Pitsea
£ 35000 - £ 40000 Per Annum
Permanent, Full time
Desirable Skills
Registered Care Manager, Mental Health Service Manager, Registered Service Manager, Residential Care Manager or Mental Health Care Manager
Job description
Registered Manager, Mental Health
We are seeking a supportive and motivated Registered Manager to lead a mental health service, helping people live independently and achieve their goals.
Position: Registered Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Pitsea, Essex
Hours: Full time, 39 hours per week
Closing date: 13th November 2026
About the Role
Make a lasting difference by leading a registered service supporting seven people with mental health challenges. You will create an environment where people feel safe, listened to and supported to live the life they choose.
Working closely with deputy managers, team managers and support staff, you will oversee person-centred care, develop a confident team and drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the service to meet CQC requirements, funding agreements and organisational standards.
- Preparing for inspections and ensuring improvement actions are completed.
- Overseeing personalised support that promotes independence, relationships, wellbeing and individual goals.
- Ensuring safe support with medication, health and finances, with decisions made in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
- Acting as safeguarding lead and ensuring incidents and concerns are recorded, investigated and resolved appropriately.
- Supporting recruitment, induction and staff development, including preparing colleagues to provide management cover.
- Managing budgets, staffing and rotas to meet assessed needs and agreed funding.
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records and building strong relationships with families, professionals and commissioners.
About You
You will be a compassionate, organised leader who combines a commitment to person-centred support with the ability to run a safe, effective service.
You will bring:
- Experience managing a CQC-registered service.
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards this.
- Experience managing budgets, staffing and team or service performance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to support others to develop their leadership skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and care management systems.
- A positive, flexible approach and a commitment to accurate documentation and confidentiality.
About the Organisation
The organisation provides person-centred support that helps people exercise choice, build independence and lead fulfilling lives. It is committed to inclusion, addressing inequality and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.
Applications are particularly welcomed from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including DBS, references and employment history checks. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Registered Care Manager, Mental Health Service Manager, Registered Service Manager, Residential Care Manager or Mental Health Care Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Application
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Social Care People
6 The Galleries, Olney, Bedfordshire, MK46 4DX, United Kingdom
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