Residential Care Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on‑site parking

Birthday holiday—birthday as an extra/

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Care Manager to lead a therapy‑led residential service in the Nottingham area. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensure high standards of care, and create a safe, supportive environment for clients and staff within an addiction treatment setting.

The role requires an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care and a track record of managing residential services, including staffing, performance, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in residential addiction, mental health, or dual-diagnosis settings preferred.
• Ability to manage day‑to‑day service operations, staffing and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of a therapy‑led residential service.
• Ensure high standards of care, strong team engagement and positive outcomes.
• Oversee operational performance, regulatory compliance and sustainability.

Skills

Residential care management

Staffing management

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the role

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Care Manager to manage a residential service based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.

This is a new residential addiction treatment facility providing therapy‑led, non‑medical rehabilitation for a wide range of addictions in a calm, home‑like setting for both men and women.

Key requirement

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of this therapy‑led residential service, creating a safe, supportive and high‑performing environment for both clients and colleagues.
• You’ll play a central role in shaping the culture and direction of the service—ensuring high standards of care, strong team engagement, and positive outcomes for the people we support, including those with addiction and, in some cases, neurodiversity.
• Take ownership of operational performance, ensuring the service is well‑run, sustainable and positioned for long‑term success, aligned with regulatory requirements and organisational standards set.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working within residential addiction, mental health, or dual‑diagnosis services
• A strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma‑informed care
• Confidence in managing day‑to‑day service operations, including staffing and performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families and professionals
• Experience of working with Local Authorities

Salary and Benefits

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is permanent full‑time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday holiday—birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus