Overview
Make a Meaningful Impact with Elevate Supported Living
At Elevate, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. Our work is driven by a commitment to integrity, inclusion, accountability, innovation, and a strong focus on the people we support.
We are currently progressing through our CQC registration to deliver regulated personal care within our Supported Living services for individuals aged 16–65 and adults with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, learning disabilities, and mental health needs.
As part of this journey, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven CQC Registered Manager (Joint Registration) to play a pivotal role in shaping, registering, and leading our services from the ground up.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager with a strong regulatory track record.
You will take joint responsibility for CQC registration, ensuring that our services are not only compliant but consistently deliver safe, effective, person-centred support.
This role is particularly suited to someone who understands the complexities of supporting young people aged 16–18 as well as adults within a CQC-regulated environment, including safeguarding, governance, and transition into adulthood.
You will be instrumental in embedding a culture where quality, dignity, and outcomes for service users are at the centre of every decision.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Hold joint legal responsibility for CQC registration and regulated activities
- Lead on compliance, inspection readiness, and regulatory reporting
- Develop and embed robust governance systems, policies, and procedures
- Ensure full alignment with CQC regulations and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and reflective practice
- Provide leadership, supervision, and development to staff teams
- Maintain strong safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks
- Ensure services are inclusive, safe, and appropriate for individuals aged 16–65
- Oversee person-centred planning, ensuring meaningful outcomes for those we support
What You’ll Need to Succeed
We are looking for an experienced leader who can combine regulatory expertise with a strong values-based approach.
Essential:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Current or previous CQC Registered Manager status
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager
- Strong inspection and compliance history
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Supported Living
- Experience delivering or overseeing regulated personal care
Knowledge & Expertise:
- CQC regulations and KLOEs
- Safeguarding (including adolescents and vulnerable adults)
- Mental health, learning disabilities, and supported living
Desirable:
- Experience in joint or multi-site CQC registration
- 2 years of experience working with Young People and Adults
- Experience supporting young people aged 16–18 within CQC-regulated services
- Previous involvement in service mobilisation or new service registration
- Experience improving or achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ CQC ratings
- Strong understanding of transition services (16–18 into adulthood)
- Experience developing policies, audits, and quality assurance frameworks from scratch
- Exposure to Ofsted-regulated environments or working across children’s and adult services
- Experience working within a growing or start-up organisation
- Evidence of implementing innovative or outcome-focused service models
What We Offer
We recognise that strong leadership drives strong services. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per year
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- NEST pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Birthday recognition scheme
- On-site parking
- Staff referral bonus scheme
This is more than a compliance role — it is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence service design, and make a lasting difference.
Our Values-Based Recruitment Approach
At Elevate, our recruitment process is rooted in our values. We are not only looking for experience and qualifications, but for individuals who demonstrate:
At Elevate, we recruit based on values as much as experience. We are looking for a leader who consistently demonstrates the following in their approach and decision-making:
You act with honesty and transparency, making decisions that prioritise the safety, dignity, and rights of the people we support — even when under pressure.
You create environments where everyone feels respected, heard, and valued. You understand the importance of equality, diversity, and adapting support to meet individual needs.
You take ownership of your responsibilities, maintain high standards, and are confident in being accountable to regulators, colleagues, and the people we support.
You are forward-thinking and solutions-focused, able to design and develop services that respond to changing needs while continuously improving quality and outcomes.
You are passionate about delivering truly person-centred care, ensuring that individuals are empowered, involved in decisions, and supported to achieve meaningful outcomes.
We believe that recruiting the right people is fundamental to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Additional Information
- Subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory references
- This is a key worker role
- Role is fully on-site within supported living services
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you previously completed a CQC registration?
- Did you achieve a Good rating?
- Did you hold and maintain your registration for at least 12 months?
- Have you managed a team of over 80 staff?
Work Location: In person
