Registered Manager

Interim Registered Manager • Daily Rate: £425

• Location: Manchester, Lancashire, M23


• Job Type: Contract, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Registered Manager to lead a Short Breaks Service for adults with learning disabilities. This is a pivotal leadership role within a CQC-regulated service, aimed at providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

Day-to-day of the role: • Take overall responsibility as the Registered Manager for a CQC-regulated service.

• Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant legislation.


• Lead safeguarding, risk management, and incident response initiatives.


• Provide leadership and development for staff supporting adults with complex needs.


• Maintain high standards of care, safety, and service quality.


• Oversee care planning, record keeping, and performance monitoring.


• Manage service delivery in line with budget and organisational expectations.


• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive experiences for service users.

Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Registered Manager (or equivalent senior leadership role) within adult social care.

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks.


• Experience managing services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.


• Demonstrated ability to manage safeguarding, risk, and regulatory compliance effectively.


• Strong leadership and workforce management skills.


• Experience in service improvement, stabilisation, or turnaround is highly desirable.


• Immediate availability is highly desirable due to the urgent nature of the role.

Benefits: • Opportunity to lead a key Short Breaks service at a critical time.

• Strong senior leadership support and clear governance arrangements.


• The role may require on-call participation, reflecting the responsibility and importance of the position.

If you are interested in this job then please apply today!

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