Registered Manager

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager for our registered care homes in Northamptonshire. You will work closely with our Adult Specialist Care Division leadership team comprising the Service Director and Associate Director of Nursing to lead and uphold high standards of care and governance.

As the Registered Manager, you will be legally responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act and Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations. Your role will be crucial in driving service excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining high governance standards to achieve outstanding CQC ratings.

• Lead and coach teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and governance standards.
• Promote a positive, engaging, and service-user-focused culture across all services.
• Ensure effective, consistent, and efficient care delivery, driving service improvements and maintaining high governance standards.
• Manage referrals, admissions, and discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions for service users.
• Oversee resource and workforce planning, maintaining safe staffing levels and ensuring compliance with CQC staffing standards.
• Manage resources within budget, meeting financial targets and key performance indicators.

• NVQ Level 5 in Management (or equivalent).
• Strong track record in managing services regulated by CQC and driving high-quality governance standards.
• Experience as a CQC Registered Manager within a complex community-based service.
• Significant experience inspiring, empowering, and developing both clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Desirable: experience working within Learning Disability or deaf services; drive to further develop services in this area.
• Advantageous: BSL trained, although not essential; we welcome applications from the deaf community who meet the required management experience and qualifications.
• Passion for delivering excellent person-centred care and commitment to achieving a CQC rating of Good or above.

St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives. With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come. St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton.

It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

Our specialist adult care services in Northampton, alongside Broom and Winslow services, provide tailored support for individuals with complex needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, and epilepsy. Our services are designed to offer personalised care within safe, supportive environments that encourage independence and community involvement.

You will be a strong, compassionate leader who exemplifies our charity's CARE values:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
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£50,000 to £54,000 a year plus £6,300 travel allowance and package.