CQC Registered Area Manager

CQC Registered Area Manager

Supported Living Services – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

We are seeking an experienced and passionate CQC Registered Area Manager to lead and oversee our Supported Living services for adults with Mental Health needs and Learning Disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

About the Role

As the Area Manager, you will provide operational leadership across multiple supported living services, ensuring compliance with CQC standards while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing for service users. You will work closely with Registered Managers, support teams, families, and external professionals to maintain safe, effective, and responsive services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Supported Living services.
• Ensure all services remain fully compliant with CQC regulations and company policies.
• Support and supervise Registered Managers and staff teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality care standards.
• Monitor staffing levels, rota management, recruitment, and staff development.
• Manage service performance, audits, safeguarding, incidents, and action plans.
• Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, commissioners, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
• Ensure services promote person-centred support, independence, choice, and inclusion.
• Contribute to business growth and development opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager or Area Manager within Supported Living or Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • CQC regulations and compliance
  • Mental Health support
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Safeguarding and risk management
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple services effectively.
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record and willingness to travel between services.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience working with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience managing services with complex needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Company pension
• Annual leave entitlement
• Employee wellbeing support

Our Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated and experienced social care leader looking to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.