At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new 13-bedded care home focused on rehabilitation and independence.
- Company: Join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, rated Good by CQC.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunity to shape new services.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a CQC Registered Manager in high-quality care.
The predicted salary is between 70659 - 70659 £ per year.
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to join the Provider Services Leadership Team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council – rated Good by CQC. We are looking for an experienced CQC Registered Manager to set up and run a 13‑bedded Residential Care Home providing short‑term, rehabilitation‑focused support. This new service will offer strengths‑based, therapy‑led residential care to adults who are either being discharged from hospital or are at risk of admission. It will primarily support Older Adults, helping them maximise independence and return home wherever possible.
The environment will be busy and fast‑paced, working closely with our local hospital, community therapy and nursing teams, and Primary Care partners. The successful candidate will be the CQC Registered Manager, responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and overall performance of the service. As the service is newly established, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a fresh offer for Blackburn with Darwen.
The Registered Manager will be supported by two assistant managers and a full care and support team. The successful candidate will also join our leadership team and will have a key role in shaping the future of our in‑house provider services. They will lead strategic change across the local partnership, holding a portfolio of services that are key to the success of the residential care home. These include overseeing the enablement hub (which coordinates our multi‑agency discharge process) and the department's hospital discharge team.
The right candidate will have a proven track record in delivering high quality regulated care and developing new services. The initial priority for the role will be to establish a 13 bedded unit, working at speed to bring the service into operation, collaborating with colleagues in the council and health partners and ensuring all standards of regulated care are met.
As a department, we are working to deliver an outstanding in‑house provider service. We are developing the Council’s in‑house provision to fully complement our commissioned services while delivering the highest standards of care. We have excellent collaborative working arrangements with our Commissioning team, as well as the wider Adults & Health department and the Place‑based Partnership.
We are passionate about creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled candidates, people with lived experience of services, and individuals seeking a new direction in their careers.
Candidates will be assessed as soon as their application is received. Those who meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited to interview and offered an appointment without delay. As a result, there is no official closing date for this vacancy and interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Once a suitable candidate is sourced the vacancy will be closed.
Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
