Registered Home Manager

Compass Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Competitive salary package

Job summary

A specialist care recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Registered Home Manager to oversee a large complex care service in Leeds. This role requires a confident leader to ensure safe, person-centered care for residents with challenging needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex care environments, the ability to coach teams, and strong operational management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the autonomy to shape the service's future.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within complex care or mental health services.
• Strong understanding of managing high-risk resident needs.
• Experience managing large or multi-unit services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service and ensure person-centred care for residents.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance.
• Drive service stabilisation and oversee service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Operational Management

CQC Compliance

Coaching

Job description

Registered Home Manager | Complex Care & Mental Health | Leeds

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum + up to 40% performance-related bonus + private medical insurance

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

This is a senior Registered Home Manager position within a complex care service supporting adults with highly complex needs, including acquired brain injury (ABI), spinal injuries, complex dementia, mental health conditions, and alcohol or substance dependencies.

The role is hands‑on and operational, requiring a resilient and confident manager to stabilise the service, lead ongoing development, and embed a strong culture of quality, safety, and accountability.

You will be responsible for managing a challenging resident demographic, supporting and developing the care team, and ensuring safe, person‑centred care is consistently delivered. The position reports into a supportive senior management structure and offers genuine autonomy to shape the service’s future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the service and ensuring safe, person‑centred care for residents with complex and challenging needs
• Preparing for, managing, and responding to CQC inspections
• Driving service stabilisation and overseeing the recommissioning of additional floors and units
• Supporting, coaching, and developing a multidisciplinary staff team
• Managing budgets, staffing, and operational performance across a large service
• Building effective relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and external professionals
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, and governance requirements
• Promoting a strong, visible leadership presence and positive workplace culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within complex care, specialist, or mental health services
• Strong understanding of managing residents with challenging behaviours and high‑risk needs
• Experience managing large or multi‑unit services
• Evidence of successful CQC inspections and service improvement
• Resilient, confident leadership style with the ability to manage change
• Strong operational, governance, and stakeholder management skills

Location

The role is commutable from: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Brighouse, Pudsey, and surrounding areas.

Interview Process

The selection process will consist of two stages.

Summary

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Home Manager to lead a large, complex care service supporting adults with challenging and multifaceted needs. The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership, experience in complex environments, and the resilience required to take ownership of a high‑profile service.

In return, the role offers a senior‑level package, performance‑related bonus, and genuine autonomy to make a meaningful impact.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

To be considered for this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail] or call 02392316036 for more information.