Registered Manager

Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead and develop our Reablement Service — a vital short‑term intervention that supports adults to regain independence and aligns with the city’s strategic commitment to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing care and support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader in adult social care to join a service that is actively strengthening its culture, improving operational consistency, and driving forward its improvement journey. You will work within a committed and values‑led system, shaping a service that is continuously striving to enhance outcomes for residents.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will hold responsibility for the leadership, compliance and operational management of the Reablement Service. You will:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as the CQC Registered Manager, maintaining safe, person‑centred and high‑quality practice.
• Provide visible, values‑driven leadership to support a positive, accountable and reabling culture.
• Drive ongoing improvement activity, contributing to the service’s structured improvement cycles and operational developments.
• Strengthen practice that supports the Prevent–Reduce–Delay agenda, ensuring reablement interventions promote independence and reduce reliance on long‑term services.
• Lead staff confidently through change, ensuring wellbeing, development and clear professional expectations.
• Work with partners across the health and care system to support residents’ reablement journeys and safe, effective transitions.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, and risk management within a fast‑paced operational environment.

About You

We are looking for a resilient, reflective and inspiring leader who can shape culture, strengthen practice, and ensure regulatory excellence.

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care (or equivalent).
• Bring significant leadership experience within adult social care, with proven experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic operational service – this is essential to the role.
• Have substantial experience of leading teams in reablement, intermediate care or other short‑term, outcome‑focused environments.
• Have a strong understanding of CQC regulations and the responsibilities of a Registered Manager.
• Demonstrate experience of leading cultural change and embedding consistent, safe and outcome‑focused practice.
• Be confident in managing risk, performance, and service improvement activity.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.

Working at Southampton City Council

This role is office‑based, however the council offers flexi‑working and hybrid arrangements where operationally feasible. You will join a supportive senior leadership environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in wider improvement work across the Whole Life Pathway.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to improving outcomes for the people of Southampton. Join us and help shape the future of reablement in the city.

What we can offer you

The salary band for this role is £52,413 - £58,865. The starting salary is £52,413 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below:

• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution.
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution).
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service.
• Flexible working options (role-dependent).
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents.
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring.
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks.
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform.
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres.
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans.
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer.

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

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