Registered Manager: Person‑Centred Mental Health Home

Rethink Mental Illness; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Registered Manager for our Bath Road Service in Swindon. This full‑time role (35 hours) leads a CQC‑registered residential home for up to 10 people with complex mental health needs, delivering person‑centred care and safeguarding.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage staff, oversee support plans, and maintain accurate records using our information system. Strong leadership and safeguarding experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership and management experience in health or social care settings.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supervising and developing staff to deliver person‑centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, personalised services through assessment and outcome‑focused reviews.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality, aspirational support plans.
• Implement safe systems of work including lone‑working procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording on the Rethink Information System to support staff.
• Manage incidents, accidents and complaints per policy and regulation.
• Act as service Safeguarding Lead and liaise with safeguarding partners.
• Provide effective line management including supervision and performance management.
• Recruit and retain skilled staff in line with safer recruitment practices.

Skills

Operational management

CQC knowledge

People management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Registered Manager for our Bath Road Service in Swindon. This full‑time role (35 hours) leads a CQC‑registered residential home for up to 10 people with complex mental health needs, delivering person‑centred care and safeguarding.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage staff, oversee support plans, and maintain accurate records using our information system. Strong leadership and safeguarding experience are essential.