Residential Care Manager

About the role

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Care Manager to manage a residential service based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.

This is a new residential addiction treatment facility providing therapy‑led, non‑medical rehabilitation for a wide range of addictions in a calm, home‑like setting for both men and women.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care.

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of this therapy‑led residential service, creating a safe, supportive and high‑performing environment for both clients and colleagues.
• You’ll play a central role in shaping the culture and direction of the service—ensuring high standards of care, strong team engagement, and positive outcomes for the people we support, including those with addiction and, in some cases, neurodiversity.
• Take ownership of operational performance, ensuring the service is well‑run, sustainable and positioned for long‑term success, aligned with regulatory requirements and organisational standards set.

• Experience working within residential addiction, mental health, or dual‑diagnosis services
• A strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma‑informed care
• Confidence in managing day‑to‑day service operations, including staffing and performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families and professionals
• Experience of working with Local Authorities

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is permanent full‑time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday holiday—birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus