CQC Registered Manager - Reading

Mindsearch; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Staff events

Job summary

Mindsearch in Reading is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a CQC-registered service. You will drive high standards of person-centred care, ensure CQC compliance, and line-manage a supportive team.

The role offers autonomy, a strong senior team backing you, ongoing training, and career progression, with a salary of £45k–£55k and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience at managerial level in health and social care.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational and audit/compliance oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day service operations and ensure high quality, person-centred care.
• Drive CQC compliance and continuous service improvement.
• Oversee care planning, staff recruitment, supervision and development.
• Conduct audits, reporting to senior management, and ensure safeguarding.
• Build relationships with families, health professionals and external agencies.
• Participate in on-call arrangements as part of management duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Our client, a well-established care provider in the Reading area, is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their CQC-registered services. The organisation is known for its person-centred approach, strong local reputation, and genuine investment in staff development. This is a great opportunity for a manager who wants real autonomy, a supportive senior team behind them, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the people they support.

Missions & Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and quality of the service, with responsibilities including:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team to deliver consistently high standards of person-centred care.
  
• Ensuring the service meets and maintains CQC compliance, driving continuous improvement across all areas.
  
• Overseeing care and support planning, ensuring individual needs and goals are met.
  
• Managing staff recruitment, training, supervision and performance development.
  
• Carrying out regular audits, quality checks and reporting to senior management.
  
• Building strong working relationships with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
  
• Overseeing safeguarding procedures and promoting a culture of safety and respect.
  
• Participating in on-call arrangements as part of a supportive management structure.
  

Profil

• Proven experience as a CQC Registered Manager, or strong deputy-level experience ready to step up.
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
  
• Solid working knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
  
• Experience within learning disability, autism, mental health or supported living services.
  
• A track record of achieving or improving CQC ratings.
  

All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.

• Salary range: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
  
• Company pension scheme.
  
• Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways.
  
• Company events and additional staff perks.