Registered Home Manager - Woman's Substance Misuse Service

Linq Recruitment Specialists; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive organizational culture

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Home Manager for a women's rehabilitation service in Oxford. The manager will drive the operational and strategic management, ensuring compliance and high-quality care. This role requires at least 1 year of CQC Registered Manager experience, preferably in substance misuse services. A passion for empowering women in recovery is essential, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience as a CQC Registered Manager in a residential setting.
• Experience managing a home specializing in substance misuse or mental health services.
• Strong understanding of the CQC framework and inspection process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and strategic management of the home.
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds CQC standards.
• Manage and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

CQC Registered Manager experience

Substance misuse management

Emotional intelligence

Building referral networks

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Registered Home Manager – Women’s Residential Rehabilitation Service, Oxford, £44,000 per annum. A 22-bed residential rehabilitation home providing specialist support for women recovering from substance misuse, with complex mental health needs at times. Referrals come from prison services and the community, with an average stay of around six months (minimum stay 12 weeks). The service focuses on rehabilitation, empowerment, and sustainable change in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and resilient Registered Home Manager to lead and develop the service. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will provide consistent leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement. A key focus will be to increase referral rates, raise the profile of the service, and strengthen partnerships with referrers, including the criminal justice system and community organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and strategic management of the home, ensuring it meets and exceeds CQC standards.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for residents.
• Manage and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Build strong referral pathways and actively promote the service to increase occupancy.
• Oversee assessments, admissions, and care planning to ensure smooth transitions into the home.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety, and governance requirements are met.
• Work closely with external stakeholders including probation services, mental health teams, and local authorities.
• Monitor and improve performance metrics, including outcomes for residents.

About You

• At least 1 year’s experience as a CQC Registered Manager in a residential setting.
• Experience managing a home specialising in substance misuse or, if not, in mental health services.
• Strong understanding of the CQC framework and inspection process.
• Demonstrable success in building referral networks and increasing service occupancy.
• Experience supporting women with complex needs and histories of trauma.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and/or prison resettlement pathways (desirable).
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and able to remain consistent under pressure.
• Responsive and solution-focused, with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about empowering residents to achieve recovery and independence.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and grow a relatively new service with huge potential.
• Supportive organisational culture with clear values and mission.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Job Details

• Location: Oxford
• Salary: £44,000 per annum
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Hospitals and Health Care, and Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

How to Apply

If you are an experienced leader with a passion for supporting women in recovery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience.