Peripatetic Centre Manager

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading addiction treatment provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Peripatetic Centre Manager to lead their team in Luton. The role demands strong leadership and clinical oversight, with responsibilities that include ensuring compliance with CQC standards, managing staffing, and promoting a recovery-focused culture. Ideal candidates should possess previous managerial experience in health or social care, and a nursing qualification is highly desirable. Join a mission-driven organization committed to delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Mission-driven organization

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or managerial experience in health, social care, clinical services, or rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, healthcare regulations, and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in staff management, service improvement, and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the centre.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and UKAT policies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and clinical governance processes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor KPIs.
• Manage staffing rotas, recruitment, inductions, and team development.
• Work collaboratively with various teams.
• Maintain accurate reporting and risk management.
• Promote a positive, recovery-focused culture.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to the nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical oversight

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD or equivalent)

Job description

Peripatetic Centre Manager - Liberty House
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Oasis Runcorn, part of the UK’s leading private addiction treatment provider (UKAT), is seeking a dedicated Peripatetic Centre Manager to lead our experienced team and ensure exceptional standards of clinical, operational, and therapeutic care.

About the Role

As a Peripatetic Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth running of Liberty House. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, uphold CQC standards, foster a supportive environment for clients and staff, and ensure the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of our rehabilitation programme.

A nursing background is highly desirable, as this role requires strong clinical oversight, confident decision-making, and the ability to work closely with our nursing and therapy teams to ensure the highest standards of client safety and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the centre.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, Health & Safety, and UKAT policies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and clinical governance processes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audit performance, and monitor KPIs.
• Manage staffing rotas, recruitment, inductions, supervision, and ongoing development of the team.
• Work collaboratively with UKAT’s Admissions, Therapy, Nursing, Governance, and Senior Leadership teams.
• Maintain accurate reporting, risk management, and incident management.
• Promote a positive, recovery-focused culture for clients and employees.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to the nursing team, ensuring safe practice and adherence to clinical standards.

About You

We are looking for a confident, empathetic, and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a difference.

Essential:

• Previous leadership or managerial experience in health, social care, clinical services, or rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, healthcare regulations, and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in staff management, service improvement, and operational oversight.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.

Highly Desirable:

• A nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD or equivalent) or strong clinical background.
• Experience working within addiction treatment, residential care, or mental health services.
• Knowledge of CQC frameworks, governance, and quality standards.

Why Join UKAT?

• A supportive, mission-driven organisation committed to delivering the highest standards of addiction treatment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative, values-led culture where your ideas and leadership truly matter.
• The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact every single day.