Peripatetic Centre Manager - Oasis Runcorn
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Oasis Runcorn, part of the UK's leading private addiction treatment provider (UKAT), is seeking a dedicated Peripatetic Centre Manager to lead our experienced team and ensure exceptional standards of clinical, operational, and therapeutic care.
About the Role
As a Peripatetic Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth running of Oasis Runcorn. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, uphold CQC standards, foster a supportive environment for clients and staff, and ensure the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of our rehabilitation programme.
A nursing background is highly desirable, as this role requires strong clinical oversight, confident decision-making, and the ability to work closely with our nursing and therapy teams to ensure the highest standards of client safety and care.
Our Core Values:
At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:
* Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
* Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
* Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
* Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong, visible leadership across the centre.
* Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, Health & Safety, and UKAT policies.
* Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and clinical governance processes.
* Drive quality improvement initiatives, audit performance, and monitor KPIs.
* Manage staffing rotas, recruitment, inductions, supervision, and ongoing development of the team.
* Work collaboratively with UKAT's Admissions, Therapy, Nursing, Governance, and Senior Leadership teams.
* Maintain accurate reporting, risk management, and incident management.
* Promote a positive, recovery-focused culture for clients and employees.
* Provide clinical guidance and support to the nursing team, ensuring safe practice and adherence to clinical standards.
About You
We are looking for a confident, empathetic, and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a difference.
Essential:
* Previous leadership or managerial experience in health, social care, clinical services, or rehabilitation.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, healthcare regulations, and risk management.
* Demonstrable experience in staff management, service improvement, and operational oversight.
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
Highly Desirable:
* A nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD or equivalent) or strong clinical background.
* Experience working within addiction treatment, residential care, or mental health services.
* Knowledge of CQC frameworks, governance, and quality standards.
Why Join UKAT?
* A supportive, mission-driven organisation committed to delivering the highest standards of addiction treatment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A collaborative, values-led culture where your ideas and leadership truly matter.
* The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact every single day.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all.