Registered Manager - Adult Specialist Care Services

Are you an exceptional nursing leader seeking your next challenge?

A bit about us

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity that inspires hope. We collaborate with a variety of organisations to transform the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, offering a range of inpatient and community services, alongside education and research aimed at improving lives.

Our vision for the future is a society in which everyone living with mental health challenges is heard, valued, and has hope for their future. Join us, and together we can transform lives.

About our Adult Specialist Care Services

Our specialist adult care services in Northampton, alongside Broom and Winslow services, provide tailored support for individuals with complex needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, and epilepsy. Our services are designed to offer personalised care within safe, supportive environments that encourage independence and community involvement.

The Role

This is a brand new role and we are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager for our supported living services in the Northamptonshire. You will work closely with our Adult Specialist Care Division leadership team comprising the Service Director, and Associate Director of Nursing to lead and uphold high standards of care and governance.

As the Registered Manager, you will be legally responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act and Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations. Your role will be crucial in driving service excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining high governance standards to achieve outstanding CQC ratings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and governance standards.
• Promote a positive, engaging, and service-user-focused culture across all services.
• Ensure effective, consistent, and efficient care delivery, driving service improvements and maintaining high governance standards.
• Manage referrals, admissions, and discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions for service users.
• Oversee resource and workforce planning, maintaining safe staffing levels and ensuring compliance with CQC staffing standards.
• Manage resources within budget, meeting financial targets and key performance indicators.

About You:

We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong track record in managing services regulated by CQC and driving high-quality governance standards. You will be passionate about delivering excellent person-centred care and committed to achieving a CQC rating of ‘Good’ or above.

You will have significant experience in inspiring, empowering, and developing both clinical and non-clinical teams. Ideally, you will have experience working within Learning Disability services and the drive to further develop our services in this area. You will thrive in a role that challenges you to lead change, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver outstanding care.

You will be a strong, compassionate leader who exemplifies our charity’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact James Farrelly, at or