Job Title: Centre Manager
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
- Progression opportunities (We have many success stories, from Support Worker, to Manager, to Operations Manager)
- FREE training and development opportunities
- 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
- Employee of the month vouchers (delegating up to £100 per month!)
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Blue Light Card – Discounts on thousands of retailers
Company:
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a respected national provider of addiction treatment and recovery services. The organisation delivers high-quality, person-centred care across multiple residential and community settings, combining clinical expertise with compassion and innovation to achieve life-changing outcomes for its clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to take responsibility for the operational management of a well-established residential treatment centre in Cheshire, supporting adults through structured addiction recovery programmes within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Role:
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, governance and operational performance of a residential service, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and effective care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supporting and developing a diverse multidisciplinary team, including therapy, support and administrative staff.
- Overseeing compliance with CQC standards, internal governance frameworks and company policy.
- Managing admissions and occupancy in collaboration with central assessment and referral teams.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with clinical partners, including doctors working under SLA arrangements.
- Embedding a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the service.
- Ensuring positive outcomes for clients and families, promoting recovery-focused care pathways.
- This is a visible leadership role that requires excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a compassionate yet firm approach to people management and service delivery.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior or registered management position within healthcare or social care, ideally within addiction, mental health, or residential treatment settings.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, compliance, and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrable success in stabilising services, improving quality, and leading through change.
- Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams and maintain morale.
- Resilient, empathetic, and proactive in managing operational and clinical challenges.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment with varied addiction presentations.
Process:
Initial screening discussions will be held with Compass Associates, followed by a two-stage interview process with the senior management team.
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Ashley Collishaw directly on 0161 527 9631. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected]
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