Turnaround Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: TBD

Location: Lancaster

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and resilient Turnaround Manager to lead the immediate stabilisation and improvement of a regulated residential service. This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent Registered Manager position for the right candidate.

This is a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity for a confident leader who can quickly establish operational control, strengthen team culture, and drive sustainable improvements. The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Manager who is ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact within a service undergoing positive change.

About the role

As Turnaround Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for stabilising the service while preparing it for long-term success. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership, ensuring the service delivers safe, person-centred support while maintaining full compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements.

You will work closely with the existing team to embed positive cultural change, improve quality standards, strengthen governance, and build staff confidence. This role requires a leader who enjoys being present within the service, leading by example, and supporting teams through periods of change.

The service supports 27 young adults aged 17–21 who are enrolled on a three-year educational programme within a specialist college setting. Approximately 30 students live on site, and the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes for every individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Take immediate operational control of the service, ensuring stability, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Act as the designated safeguarding lead, ensuring robust safeguarding systems and responses are in place

• Address regulatory shortfalls and implement improvement and action plans in line with CQC expectations
• Provide strong leadership across staffing, including rota management, supervision, performance, and culture change
• Stabilise day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe service delivery
• Embed effective governance, quality assurance, and audit systems
• Drive improvements in care planning, risk management, and record keeping
• Work closely with CQC, local authorities, commissioners, and external professionals
• Lead performance management processes and challenge poor practice where required
• Ensure staff are supported through change, while maintaining high expectations and accountability
• Develop sustainable systems and contribute to structured handover and succession planning

About You

• Significant experience as a Registered Manager or senior operational leader within a CQC-regulated service.
• Ability to take immediate ownership of a service and lead operational improvement from day one.
• Experience leading teams through organisational or cultural change.
• Confident using electronic care management systems within a largely paperless environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance, and quality assurance.
• A visible, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, challenge poor practice, and embed positive, sustainable change.
• Eligibility to register with CQC (or currently registered) desirable.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent) desirable.

Benefits

• Bereavement Support, Counselling, support groups, resources
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 emotional, financial, legal support, Suicide Awareness Training, Free awareness modules, advice
• FREE Online GP, 24/7 private consultations, prescriptions, Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
• Tips and resources for credit management
• Gym Discounts
• Home and gym workout tutorials
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Activities for you and your family
• Many more

About the Organisation

Our client is a specialist care provider committed to delivering exceptional, empowering support to adults with complex needs. Their services are designed to feel safe, homely, and inclusive, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and positive outcomes.

They invest in their people, creating supportive working environments where leaders and teams can thrive and grow.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced and passionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career, Apply Now to join our client's dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritize sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.