Centre Manager, Addiction Recovery Leader | 28 Days Leave

Compass Associates; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Laptop provided

Blue Light Card

Level 5 qualification funded

28 days leave incl. birthday

Job summary

Compass Associates is recruiting a Centre Manager for a respected national provider of addiction treatment and recovery services in Luton. You will lead a large residential rehab centre, ensuring high standards of care, occupancy, and governance.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, uphold CQC registration, and drive improvements while reporting to senior management. The role offers on-site work, a competitive salary, and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or deputising in a substance misuse or recovery service.
• Around 3 years’ experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of the 12-step model is highly desirable.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management preferred (Level 3 minimum).
• Enhanced adult DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Driving licence and own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the centre team, including support, therapy and ancillary staff.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including admissions, discharges, rotas and shift cover.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, internal governance and company policy.
• Take responsibility for medication administration and audits, and ensure staff training is up to date.
• Manage the centre budget in partnership with the finance team.
• Lead recruitment, supervisions and performance management, including disciplinaries where needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with commissioners, referrers and local recovery communities.
• Hold the CQC registration for the service as Centre Manager.
• Use care systems for day-to-day recording, rotas and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Recruitment & supervision

CQC knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Level 3 Leadership and Management

Job description

Compass Associates is recruiting a Centre Manager for a respected national provider of addiction treatment and recovery services in Luton. You will lead a large residential rehab centre, ensuring high standards of care, occupancy, and governance.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, uphold CQC registration, and drive improvements while reporting to senior management. The role offers on-site work, a competitive salary, and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.