Registered Manager/Nominated Individual

Olive Recruit; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Career progression

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Team events

Professional development

Job summary

Olive Recruit is recruiting a Registered Manager to lead domiciliary and supported living services in Northern Ireland. You will take accountability for performance, compliance, and delivering safe, person-centred care while growing occupancy and building strong local partnerships.

The ideal candidate has NISCC registration, a Level 5 Leadership diploma, proven leadership in domiciliary care, and a solid grasp of regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Active NISCC registration as a Registered Manager.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience within domiciliary care.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and inspection frameworks.
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing service performance.
• Experience developing teams and improving retention.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the Northern Ireland service.
• Ensuring compliance with RQIA regulations and internal governance standards.
• Driving service performance, growth, and occupancy levels.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing improvement strategies.
• Leading recruitment, retention, and workforce planning.
• Overseeing care planning, audits, and quality assurance systems.
• Acting as Safeguarding Lead.
• Building partnerships with commissioners and local stakeholders.

Skills

NISCC registration

Driving licence

Leadership experience

Regulatory understanding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Northern Ireland (Belfast, Londonderry, Antrim, Lisburn)

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially aware Registered Manager to establish and grow their domiciliary and supported living services in Northern Ireland. This is an opportunity for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by service growth, performance improvement, and operational excellence.

In this role, you as a Registered Manager, will take full accountability for the performance and compliance of the service, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery at all times. Alongside maintaining RQIA registration, you will drive occupancy, support business development initiatives, and ensure the service continues to strengthen its local presence and reputation.

This role requires a strong operational mindset — overseeing KPIs, rota efficiency, staffing levels, budget awareness, and quality monitoring systems. You will lead by example, embedding high standards across all aspects of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the Northern Ireland service
• Ensuring compliance with RQIA regulations and internal governance standards
• Driving service performance, growth, and occupancy levels
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing improvement strategies
• Leading recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
• Overseeing care planning, audits, and quality assurance systems
• Acting as Safeguarding Lead
• Building partnerships with commissioners and local stakeholders

About You

• Active NISCC registration as a Registered Manager
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven leadership experience within domiciliary care
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and inspection frameworks
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing service performance
• Experience developing teams and improving retention
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Company pension and sick pay scheme

• Team events and professional development support

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.