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Active Pathways is growing, and we’re looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the opening of a new 12‑bed residential mental health service in Manchester, launching later this year. You’ll take the service from mobilisation through to a stable, high‑performing operation: finalising the environment with contractors, building trusted relationships with local commissioners, shaping referral pathways, recruiting and developing your team, and embedding a culture that reflects our CARE values. This role offers genuine influence, autonomy and long‑term opportunity.
Job Responsibility:
Work with the Regional Manager and Operations Support Team to lead the setup and opening of a new residential mental health service within our comprehensive mobilisation framework
Work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure the environment is safe, compliant and ready for service delivery
Establish robust clinical governance, quality and risk frameworks aligned with CQC expectations
Build strong relationships with local commissioners, professionals and partners to support referral flow and occupancy
Assess and manage referrals, supporting safe admissions and effective pathways
Recruit, develop and lead a skilled, values-driven team from the ground up
Maintain accountability for quality, safety, occupancy, performance and financial sustainability
Act as the Registered Person with CQC, ensuring inspection readiness and regulatory compliance
Model Active Pathways’ CARE values in all aspects of leadership and decision-making
Contribute to wider organisational growth and development within the region
Requirements:
Strong experience leading regulated residential mental health services
Credibility and confidence to act as a Registered Person with CQC
A passion for recovery-focused, least restrictive care
The ability to balance clinical quality, governance and commercial performance
A leadership style that is visible, values-led and empowering
Nice to have:
Experience of successfully opening new services
Multi-site management experience, working across different services and service types
Experience of successfully leading service transformation or turnaround
What we offer:
Competitive salary
27 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
Additional annual leave at 2, 3 and 5 years’ service
Workplace pension scheme
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leave
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
Wellbeing benefits, including company sick pay, occupational health service and a Health Cash Plan for health costs, virtual GP, counselling and discounted gym membership
Free Blue Light Card membership
Free enhanced DBS, on-site parking and lunch (for site-based roles)
Ongoing leadership support, development and progression opportunities