Shared Lives Manager

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; Merley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Disability Confident Employer

Pay and Reward package

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our Shared Lives service within Adult Social Care. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred delivery and oversee governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the service across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The role requires meeting CQC registration requirements and delivering continuous improvement through strong leadership and collaboration with carers and partners.

Qualifications

• Registration with CQC and meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and governance experience in regulated adult social care.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through data and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee carer recruitment, assessment, approval, and training.
• Lead supervision, review, and performance management.
• Ensure robust referral, matching, and placement processes.
• Maintain systems for safeguarding, risk, incidents, and records.
• Ensure the service remains inspection-ready and compliant with CQC requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Safeguarding

Communication

Change management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role will be £48,226 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you're supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Learn more in our 'More than just a job' brochure on our careers site.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

We are looking for an experienced, values-led and motivated Registered Manager to lead our \"Good\" Shared Lives service within Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in regulated adult social care, community-based support, provider services or service improvement to take responsibility for the safe, effective and person-centred delivery of a valued Shared Lives service across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Shared Lives offers adults the opportunity to receive care and support in a welcoming family and, promoting independence, choice, dignity and inclusion. As Registered Manager, you will hold responsibility for the regulated service and will ensure that people who draw on care and support experience safe, high-quality arrangements that reflect their strengths, wishes, rights and outcomes.

A key part of this role will be to provide strong leadership, governance and quality assurance across the Shared Lives service. You will oversee carer recruitment, assessment, approval, training, supervision and review; ensure robust referral, matching and placement processes; lead safeguarding practice; maintain effective systems for risk management, complaints, incidents, records and performance monitoring; and ensure the service remains inspection-ready and compliant with CQC requirements.

The successful candidate will bring excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to support staff and carers, work confidently with partners, manage competing priorities and use evidence, feedback and performance information to drive continuous improvement. You will be compassionate, resilient and improvement-focused, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, person-centred practice and helping people live ordinary lives within their communities.

Applicants must be able to meet CQC requirements for registration as a Registered Manager and should hold, or be willing to work towards, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent relevant management qualification within an agreed timeframe.

Interview dates: 21 and 22 September 2026

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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We're committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we'll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.