Registered Manager

Location: Sale

Lead. Inspire. Deliver exceptional care.

Salary: £38,000 rising to £40,000 on successful probation & CQC registration

Hours:

37.5 hrs pw (spread over 5 days, includes some evenings/weekends). On‑call rota with additional pay.

Location:

Sale

Why join us at Stock dales?

Join an ambitious, forward-thinking team where residents and staff are genuinely valued. For over 70 years Stock dales has been a trusted care provider in Sale, supporting people with learning disabilities with compassion, expertise and reliability. We put people first, celebrate success, invest in development and create a culture of kindness, professional pride and continuous improvement. With deep local roots and a strong reputation for person‑centred care, clinical excellence and collaborative working with families and health partners, Stock dales offers stability, real career development and the chance to make a tangible difference every day.

The role in a nutshell

You’ll be Stock dales’ Registered Manager for CQC‑regulated services - leading Service Managers and Care Practitioners to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs. You’ll drive quality, compliance and service growth while building a supportive, motivated workforce.

Key responsibilities

Apply for and hold CQC registration; maintain and exceed regulatory standards.

Lead, mentor and develop service teams to deliver excellent, personalised outcomes.

Oversee quality assurance audits, risk management and safeguarding.

Manage budgets, referrals, staffing levels and service development.

Build strong relationships with families, commissioners and health partners.

Participate in the on‑call rota and support out‑of‑hours arrangements.

You’ll have

Level 5 QCF (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care.

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a CQC Registered Manager/Care Home Manager.

Proven experience supporting adults with physical/learning disabilities and complex care needs.

Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages/online platforms) and excellent communication.

Full driving licence and access to a car.

Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS and provide satisfactory references.

Perks & benefits

Up to 33 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension, Medicash (24hr GP and health support functions), life insurance (after probation)

Excellent internal & external training, career development

Monthly staff prize draw, cycle‑to‑work, Wage Stream access

Make a difference

If you’re a compassionate, driven leader who wants to shape exceptional services and support a highly valued team, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 3 February 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9 February 2026

Stock dales is an equal opportunities employer. Enhanced DBS required