Registered Manager – Supported Living

Job Title: Registered Manager – Supported Living

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Greater Manchester

Setting: Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs

Overview:

Compass Associates partners with a leading provider of supported living services in the search for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a team across the Greater Manchester area. Our client supports people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live full, independent lives. The organisation holds Great Place to Work certification and ranks among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. Leaders receive backing from an Area Director and access to a dedicated Leadership Academy, built to develop skills at every stage of a management career.

The Candidate:

The Registered Manager takes full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service. This covers quality standards, staff development, financial performance and CQC compliance. The role suits a manager who wants to grow people, both the team and the individuals supported, while keeping the service on budget and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management
  • Lead the service day to day. Manage a team of support workers and build a positive, collaborative culture.
• Quality Care
  • Support each person to build independence and reach personal goals. Drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Financial Performance
  • Manage the budget. Balance cost control with high quality support delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Meet CQC standards and all relevant legal and statutory obligations. Report management information accurately.
• Staff Development
  • Give the team the tools, training and opportunities needed to grow in their roles and careers.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex behaviours
• Background as a Service Manager or Registered Manager within supported living
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work shifts and participate in an on-call rota
• A person-centred approach to care, focused on equal opportunity for every individual supported

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus scheme, up to 10% annually
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase two additional days of annual leave each year
• Long service awards and a colleague recognition platform
• Access to a dedicated Leadership Academy for ongoing development
• Life assurance at twice annual salary
• Wagestream, draw down earned wages ahead of payday
• Discounts across 150+ retailers through an employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders on site

Application Process:

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Andy at Compass Associates.

Contact Details:

Andy Munyimi, Compass Associates

Phone: 0161 527 9632

Email: [email protected]

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation.

About Compass Associates:

Established in 2009, Compass Associates is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy, providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions for permanent assignments.