Interim Manager

Domus Recruitment; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking an Interim Manager to lead a CQC-regulated residential service for adults with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom. The role requires confident, visible leadership from day one and a proven track record in social care management.

You will oversee team development, safeguarding, and compliance while maintaining high-quality, person-centred support. A Level 5 leadership qualification or progress towards it is preferred, with a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing CQC-regulated services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with learning disabilities and residential care.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused service management approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to provide safe, person-centred support and wellbeing.
• Ensure the service meets CQC, regulatory and internal quality and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources and colleagues to sustain high-quality care.
• Build positive relationships with people supported, families, staff and partners.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, supervision and appraisal of the team.
• Provide visible leadership across the service and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and respond to challenges and service improvements as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Job description

Domus Recruitment are working with an established provider who are seeking an experienced Interim Manager.

This Interim Manager role is a great opportunity for an experienced social care manager with a strong background in learning disabilities and residential services, who can step into a service and provide confident, visible leadership from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the team to provide safe, person-centred support that promotes independence, skill development and wellbeing
• Ensure the service meets CQC, regulatory and internal quality, compliance and safety standards
• Manage budgets, resources and colleagues effectively to maintain a strong and sustainable service
• Build positive and trusting relationships with the people supported, families, colleagues and external partners
• Support recruitment, induction, training, supervision and appraisal to develop and motivate the team
• Provide visible and proactive leadership across the service
• Identify and respond effectively to challenges, changes and service improvement requirements

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing a CQC-regulated residential service for adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of holding or working towards CQC registration
• Strong understanding of CQC, safeguarding, quality and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership experience within adult social care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to service management
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care, or a commitment to achieve this
• Valid driving licence