Registered Manager
Location: Chester
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000
Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Regional Operations Manager / Registered Manager to lead multiple supported living services across Cheshire and the Wirral, delivering approximately 2,500 commissioned hours.
Reporting into the Assistant Director of Governance & Operations and supported by the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will be responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across the region. You will play a key role in shaping culture, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring our services meet the expectations of the people we support, regulators, and stakeholders.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours), requiring flexibility, travel across the region, and participation in an on-call rota to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
This is a senior health and social care leadership role with responsibility for CQC compliance, governance, quality, and operational performance across 5 services. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive high-quality, person-centred care and strong operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple supported living services
- Ensure compliance with CQC and regulatory standards
- Oversee safeguarding, audits, and quality assurance
- Manage regional budgets, staffing, and performance
- Coach and develop Service Managers and Operational Leads
- Embed person-centred care and positive culture
- Manage relationships with commissioners and stakeholders
About You:
- Proven experience as a Regional Manager / Operations Manager / Registered Manager
- Strong background in health & social care and supported living
- Experience managing multiple services and teams
- Confident with governance, compliance, and risk management
- Values-led leader with a coaching approach
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Benefits:
- £42,000 – £45,000, plus car allowance (dependent on experience)
- 36 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Occupational Sick pay
- Enhanced on-call payments
- £350 joining bonus (pro rata, T&Cs apply)
- Blue Light Card (Paid)
- Medicash Cash Plan (GP, dental, optical, counselling)
- Paid induction & professional leadership development
- Employee recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
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1st Enable is an outstanding-rated care provider, supporting people with learning disabilities and additional needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.