CQC Registered Care Manager - Supported Living

Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Salary: -40,000 - -48,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced CQC Registered Care Manager to oversee supported living services across Birmingham and Coventry.

This role involves managing services that support adults with learning disabilities and autism, including individuals with forensic backgrounds, offending histories (including sexual offences), and those transitioning from secure settings such as prison.

You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, promoting independence, dignity, and positive outcomes for service users.

Service Overview

• Small supported living services across two locations
• Self-contained flats promoting independent living
• Multi-site management responsibility

Key Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain CQC registration for the service
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and legislation
• Lead and manage day-to-day service operations
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
• Oversee risk assessments, care planning, and safeguarding
• Manage staff teams including recruitment, supervision, and performance
• Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
• Lead audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

• Registered with CQC as a Care Manager (essential)
• Proven experience in supported living / learning disabilities / autism services
• Strong experience working with:
• Forensic backgrounds
• Offending histories (including sexual offences)
• Individuals transitioning from prison or secure settings
• Mental health needs
• Challenging behaviours (verbal & physical)
• Complex and physical care needs
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Experience in leading and managing staff teams

Essential Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to own vehicle (multi-site role)
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, lates, and on-call duties

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Flexibility required based on service needs

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary: -40,000 - -48,000 (DOE)
• Opportunity to lead and develop services
• Supportive senior management structure
• Career progression within a growing organisation

Compliance

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Subject to Enhanced DBS and references

Key Skills / Keywords

Registered Manager, Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, PBS, Positive Behaviour Support, CQC, Forensic, Offenders, Ex-Offenders, Mental Health, Challenging Behaviour, Complex Needs, Safeguarding, Birmingham, Coventry