Position
CQC Registered Manager – Residential Services
Location
Brimscombe, Stroud (and other Gloucestershire locations as required)
Salary
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours
Full Time – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility required)
Job Overview
You will lead our regulated residential services, ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, upholding CQC standards across all domains of care, champion continuous improvement, oversee safeguarding and risk management, and work collaboratively to deliver trauma-informed, responsive services.
Responsibilities
* Act as the named CQC Registered Manager, maintaining “fit person” status.
* Lead on CQC inspection readiness and clinical governance.
* Facilitate compliance meetings and quality assurance reviews.
* Oversee risk assessments, safeguarding, and health & safety.
* Support recruitment, induction, and development of high-quality staff.
* Promote service user involvement and co-production in service design.
* Manage operational delivery and medication oversight.
* Ensure confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding standards.
Requirements
* Experience leading or preparing for CQC inspections.
* Experience managing safeguarding concerns, referrals, and investigations.
* Experience supporting individuals facing multiple disadvantage (e.g. homelessness, offending, mental health).
* Implemented clinical governance and quality assurance systems.
* Managed regulated activities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
* Confident with IT (Word, Excel, case management systems).
* Interpret and apply CQC Fundamental Standards and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs).
* Track record in risk assessment, compliance, and governance.
* Leads and motivates multidisciplinary teams.
* Analyses service data and produces performance reports.
* Manages budgets and contributes to financial planning.
* Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
* Flexible to work outside office hours and participate in an on‑call rota.
* Full vehicle access and driving record.
* Committed to continuous professional development.
Desirable Qualifications
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership.
* Certificate in Trauma‑Informed Practice or equivalent.
* Qualification in Safeguarding Adults (Level 3 or above).
* Understanding of co‑production and service user involvement.
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference to the lives of those seeking long‑term recovery.
* Competitive salary.
* Generous holiday entitlement (25 days + statutory).
* Auto‑enrolment pension scheme (6% employer contribution).
* Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
* Employee benefits, Blue Light Card discount, life assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
EEO Statement
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) as it involves access to vulnerable adults. The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Adults DBS check.
Application
If you are dedicated to making a positive change to people’s lives, please apply today!
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