CQC Registered Manager

Athona; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead operations in a new luxury therapy-led residential recovery service in Mill Hill, London. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and leading a team towards achieving high-quality client outcomes. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, including potential progression to Operational Director.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Luxury working environment

One WFH day after establishment

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Readiness to register with CQC if not already registered.
• Ability to manage performance and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in a therapy-led residential service.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and quality standards.
• Drive occupancy and manage budgets.

Skills

Registered Manager experience

CQC compliance knowledge

Strong commercial acumen

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 5 preferred

NVQ Level 3 with progression

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new, luxury, therapy‑led residential recovery service in North London. This low‑acuity, non‑medical setting focuses on exceptional client experience and outcomes, offering economy, standard and premium packages. You’ll shape day‑to‑day operations, quality and commercial performance while mentoring a Therapy Lead and growing a high‑performing team. With two additional sites planned within 12 months, this role offers clear progression to multi‑site operational leadership.

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Position: Registered Manager

Hours: Full‑time, Monday–Friday (initially on‑site; potential 1 day WFH once established)

Setting: Luxury, therapy‑led residential recovery service (non‑medical, low acuity)

Location: Mill Hill, London

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations in a luxury, therapy‑led residential service.
• Ensure CQC compliance, governance, safety and quality standards.
• Manage Therapy Lead and oversee therapists and support workers.
• Drive occupancy, budgets, and commercial performance across client packages.
• Build relationships with referrers; represent the service professionally.
• Recruit, develop, and hold staff accountable for performance.

Coordinate light, telephone‑based on‑call as second tier.

Qualifications

• Proven Registered Manager or senior operational leadership experience.
• CQC registration or readiness to register promptly.
• NVQ Level 5 preferred; Level 3 with progression supported.
• Strong commercial acumen, performance management, and problem‑solving.
• Confident communicator; credible with referrers and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Clear progression to Operational Director within 12 months.
• One day WFH once established.
• NVQ Level 5 funded post‑probation.
• Site visit available pre‑interview.
• Supportive leadership and growth‑focused environment.
• Competitive salary for premium service.
• Luxury working environment in new flagship service.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day