Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you a dynamic leader ready to redefine what excellence in neurorehabilitation looks like?
Main duties of the job
Active Neuro - the soon to be launched, specialist division of Active Care Group - is setting new standards in specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. Through significant investment in innovation, people, and rehabilitation technology, were building the UK's most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway, and were now seeking a forward-thinking Registered Manager to lead our specialist service at Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Kent.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job responsibilities
Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, advanced rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.
Our approach goes beyond therapy hours—every interaction is therapy. From rapid pre-admission planning and structured inpatient programmes to coordinated post-discharge support, Active Neuro ensures every stage of the patient journey is consistent, personalised, and outcome focused.
Active Neuro proudly supports both NHS ICB-funded and private patients, offering rehabilitation for a broad range of neurological presentations and complexities.
We’re not just expanding capacity—we’re setting a new benchmark for rehabilitation outcomes, patient experience, and clinical excellence. If you want to be a part of this exciting journey, apply now!
The role:
As the Registered Manager at Hothfield, you’ll take full ownership of the service, leading from the front to deliver person-centred, high-quality care in line with CQC standards and Active Neuro’s ambitious vision. This is a rare opportunity to drive service excellence, ensure high occupancy, maintain financial performance, and inspire a strong team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain full regulatory compliance (CQC) and embed governance excellence.
* Ensure people in our care receive tailored, safe, and effective rehabilitation.
* Lead the team in delivering a 24/7 therapeutic culture.
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including families, commissioners, and regulators.
* Drive occupancy through timely assessment and admissions.
* Oversee budgetary and staffing performance to meet financial targets.
* Champion colleague experience, training, recognition, and development.
About you:
We’re looking for a compassionate and commercially astute leader with experience in health and social care management. You’ll be confident in regulatory compliance, service development, and team leadership—ready to inspire others while keeping those in our care at the centre of all decisions.
What to look forward to:
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
* ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A relevant Level 5 qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
Experience
* Experience at Registered or Deputy Manager level in a CQC-regulated service.
* Clinical and / or leadership experience in the field of neurorehabilitation.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, and clinical governance.
* Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills.
* The ability to lead with resilience, integrity, and empathy.
* Those with experience of the private pay market would be highly desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
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