CQC Registered Manager, York
Are you an experienced social care leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support?
The Avalon Group is looking for an experienced and values-driven Registered Manager to lead our services in York.
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine strong operational leadership with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. As Registered Manager, you will provide leadership and regulatory oversight across our Supported Living, Community Care and Shared Lives services, ensuring people receive safe, high-quality support that promotes choice, independence and positive outcomes.
What’s involved
As Registered Manager, you will lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of services across the locality. You will be responsible for:
- Providing strong, effective leadership to the locality team and ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery.
- Acting as the Registered Manager for the service and ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
- Leading the ongoing development and improvement of our services.
- Supporting the growth and development of our Supported Living and Shared Lives services.
- Building positive relationships with commissioners, social workers, health professionals, housing providers, advocacy services, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
- Monitoring service quality, performance, referrals, vacancies and occupancy, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Supporting effective recruitment, development and retention of high-quality Support Workers and Shared Lives carers.
- Ensuring robust safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and quality assurance arrangements are in place.
- Developing and supporting managers and teams through effective supervision, coaching, mentoring and reflective practice.
- Managing resources and budgets effectively and ensuring appropriate financial oversight.
- Supporting business development activity, including market engagement, tender responses and mobilisation of new services.
- Representing The Avalon Group positively within local and regional forums and partnership networks.
- Participating in the locality’s out-of-hours on-call service.
You will play a key role in ensuring our services remain inspection-ready, meet CQC Fundamental Standards and reflect Shared Lives Plus guidance, Care Act requirements, safeguarding legislation and our contractual obligations.
About you
We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader who can balance strategic thinking with strong operational management.
You will be someone who:
- Has experience of managing social care services and leading teams effectively.
- Can demonstrate a strong understanding of quality, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
- Is confident working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Is able to identify opportunities for service development and sustainable growth.
- Takes a proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Communicates clearly and builds positive, professional relationships.
- Can manage competing priorities and remain reliable under pressure.
- Is committed to developing others through coaching, mentoring and support.
- Shares our commitment to person-centred support, choice, independence and positive outcomes.
- Is committed to their own continued professional development.
Above all, you will be a visible, approachable and values-led leader who is committed to helping people live fulfilling and independent lives.
Please note: The successful candidate will also be required to register with the relevant regulatory body as the Registered Manager for the locality.
What we offer
In return, you will have access to:
- Award-winning specialist training and development programmes.
- Opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills and career.
- Discounts with high-street retailers.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- A health cash plan.
- An employee assistance programme.
- Up to 30 days’ annual leave entitlement.
- The opportunity to work for a purpose-led charity where your contribution will have a meaningful impact.
Recruitment process
Closing date: 14 October 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Recruitment Day on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Further details about the recruitment day will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
Right to work: Avalon Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and completion of all other required pre-employment checks.
Avalon Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has the skills and experience needed for the role to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment agencies: We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept agency applications or speculative approaches. Any unsolicited CVs submitted by an agency will be treated as a free gift, and no introduction or placement fee will be payable.
We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.
