Interim Registered Manager

We are supporting a values-led care provider to appoint an Interim Registered Manager to oversee a portfolio of services across the South West. This is a hands-on assignment where you’ll provide strong leadership, ensure compliance, and stabilise/strengthen service delivery across multiple locations.

This is an initial 3–6 month contract with a competitive day rate.

As Interim Registered Manager, you’ll take day-to-day responsibility for service performance, quality and compliance, while supporting and developing service teams. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to deliver safe, person-centred support and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide visible leadership across services, modelling best practice and values-led care
• Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness (CQC), including audits, action plans, policies and governance
• Manage and support Team Leaders, building capability and accountability
• Improve key performance areas (quality, incidents/safeguarding, staffing, rota stability, training, engagement)
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention activity to stabilise staffing
• Ensure robust care planning and risk management that supports positive outcomes for individuals
• Manage stakeholder relationships (commissioners, social workers, families, internal SMT)
• Support with budget awareness and efficient operational delivery (where applicable)

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager (or strong deputy stepping up) within supported living/community services
• Strong working knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality/compliance requirements
• Confident leading multi-site teams and delivering improvement plans at pace
• Excellent safeguarding, incident management and governance capability
• Able to start quickly and commit to an on-site presence across the South West (travel required)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete immediately)

• Duration: 3–6 months 
• Location: South West (multi-site)
• Rate: Competitive day rate (DOE)
• Start: ASAP / short notice preferred

Apply with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.