CQC Registered Manager

Are you an experienced social care leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support?

The Avalon Group is looking for an experienced and values-driven Registered Manager to lead our services in York
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine strong operational leadership with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. As Registered Manager, you will provide leadership and regulatory oversight across our Supported Living, Community Care and Shared Lives services, ensuring people receive safe, high-quality support that promotes choice, independence and positive outcomes.

As Registered Manager, you will lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of services across the locality. You will be responsible for:

• Providing strong, effective leadership to the locality team and ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery.
• Acting as the Registered Manager for the service and ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Leading the ongoing development and improvement of our services.
• Supporting the growth and development of our Supported Living and Shared Lives services.
• Building positive relationships with commissioners, social workers, health professionals, housing providers, advocacy services, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring service quality, performance, referrals, vacancies and occupancy, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Supporting effective recruitment, development and retention of high-quality Support Workers and Shared Lives carers.
• Ensuring robust safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and quality assurance arrangements are in place.
• Developing and supporting managers and teams through effective supervision, coaching, mentoring and reflective practice.
• Managing resources and budgets effectively and ensuring appropriate financial oversight.
• Supporting business development activity, including market engagement, tender responses and mobilisation of new services.
• Representing The Avalon Group positively within local and regional forums and partnership networks.
• Participating in the locality's out-of-hours on-call service.

You will play a key role in ensuring our services remain inspection-ready, meet CQC Fundamental Standards and reflect Shared Lives Plus guidance, Care Act requirements, safeguarding legislation and our contractual obligations.

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader who can balance strategic thinking with strong operational management.

You will be someone who:

• Has experience of managing social care services and leading teams effectively.
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of quality, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Is confident working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Is able to identify opportunities for service development and sustainable growth.
• Takes a proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive, professional relationships.
• Can manage competing priorities and remain reliable under pressure.
• Is committed to developing others through coaching, mentoring and support.
• Shares our commitment to person-centred support, choice, independence and positive outcomes.
• Is committed to their own continued professional development.

Above all, you will be a visible, approachable and values-led leader who is committed to helping people live fulfilling and independent lives.

Please note:

The successful candidate will also be required to register with the relevant regulatory body as the Registered Manager for the locality
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In return, you will have access to:

• Award-winning specialist training and development programmes.
• Opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills and career.
• Discounts with high-street retailers.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• A health cash plan.
• An employee assistance programme.
• Up to 30 days' annual leave entitlement.
• The opportunity to work for a purpose-led charity where your contribution will have a meaningful impact.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Recruitment Day on Tuesday 20 October 2026
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Further details about the recruitment day will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Right to work: Avalon Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must…