Registered Manager
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £350 Joining Bonus, Car Allowance, additional benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Leeds |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | 1st Enable |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ROM-N |
Summary
After successfully delivering high-quality services across Wakefield, Leeds, and Middlesbrough, we are proud to continue strengthening and expanding our regional footprint.
As part of our ongoing growth and development, we are seeking an experienced, values-driven Regional Operations Manager/Registered Manager to lead, oversee, and further develop our 7 services across Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Wakefield, totalling approximately 3000 commissioned hours. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone passionate about quality, culture, governance, and person-centred practice.
Working closely with the Assistant Director of Governance & Operations and the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will be responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across the region. You will play a key role in shaping culture, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring our services meet the expectations of the people we support, regulators, and stakeholders.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours), requiring flexibility, travel across the region, and participation in an on-call rota to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
What We Offer
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays
Enhanced on-call payments
£350 joining bonus (pro rata, Ts & Cs apply)
Blue Light Card (paid)
Free 24/7 external counselling support
Paid induction and ongoing leadership development
Employee recognition scheme
Medicash Cash Plan (including GP access, counselling, dental & optical support
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking (where applicable)
The Role & Responsibilities
Regional Leadership & Performance
Provide strong, visible leadership across the region, role modelling the organisation’s values and inclusive culture
Take full accountability for regional performance against agreed KPIs
Develop and implement regional plans, reporting progress and outcomes to the SLT
Contribute to the organisation’s Strategic Plan and lead on delegated actions
Quality, Governance & Compliance
Ensure services consistently meet regulatory, contractual, and organisational standards
Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, and duty of candour responsibilities
Identify, analyse, and act on risks in a solution-focused way, escalating concerns appropriately
Maintain oversight of systems including QCS, RADAR, IPlanit, and Safe HR
Financial & Operational Oversight
Hold accountability for the regional budget, working closely with the Central Support Team
Monitor staffing, rostering, agency usage, and financial performance
Delegate authority appropriately to Operational Leads and Service Managers
Leadership & Workforce Development
Lead on regional workforce planning, including succession planning and manager development
Coach, mentor, and develop managers to build high-performing, reflective teams
Ensure all new starters complete induction, training, and are competent to practice
Take overarching responsibility for people management and performance across the region
Culture & Person-Centred Practice
Embed the organisation’s ethos and Statement of Purpose across all services
Ensure people supported experience respectful, person-centred care free from institutional bias
Challenge poor or restrictive practice immediately and implement robust action plans
Promote community engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes for people supported
Professional & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead engagement with senior professionals, commissioners, and key stakeholders
Manage complaints, reputational risks, and the organisation’s regional profile
Act as an ambassador for openness, transparency, and continuous learning
About You
Significant leadership experience within health & social care, managing multiple services
Strong knowledge of regulation, governance, and quality frameworks
Proven experience managing budgets, performance, and complex operational risk
Confident leader with a coaching and mentoring approach
Passionate about person-centred support and culture-led leadership
Full UK driving licence (essential)
About 1st Enable
1st Enable are an outstanding care provider, recognised by the CQC for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Our skilled and dedicated teams empower individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs to live fulfilling lives, participate fully in their communities, and enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
As part of our ongoing growth and development, we are seeking an experienced, values-driven Regional Operations Manager/Registered Manager to lead, oversee, and further develop our 7 services across Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Wakefield, totalling approximately 3000 commissioned hours. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone passionate about quality, culture, governance, and person-centred practice.
Working closely with the Assistant Director of Governance & Operations and the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will be responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across the region. You will play a key role in shaping culture, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring our services meet the expectations of the people we support, regulators, and stakeholders.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours), requiring flexibility, travel across the region, and participation in an on-call rota to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
What We Offer
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays
Enhanced on-call payments
£350 joining bonus (pro rata, Ts & Cs apply)
Blue Light Card (paid)
Free 24/7 external counselling support
Paid induction and ongoing leadership development
Employee recognition scheme
Medicash Cash Plan (including GP access, counselling, dental & optical support
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking (where applicable)
The Role & Responsibilities
Regional Leadership & Performance
Provide strong, visible leadership across the region, role modelling the organisation’s values and inclusive culture
Take full accountability for regional performance against agreed KPIs
Develop and implement regional plans, reporting progress and outcomes to the SLT
Contribute to the organisation’s Strategic Plan and lead on delegated actions
Quality, Governance & Compliance
Ensure services consistently meet regulatory, contractual, and organisational standards
Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, and duty of candour responsibilities
Identify, analyse, and act on risks in a solution-focused way, escalating concerns appropriately
Maintain oversight of systems including QCS, RADAR, IPlanit, and Safe HR
Financial & Operational Oversight
Hold accountability for the regional budget, working closely with the Central Support Team
Monitor staffing, rostering, agency usage, and financial performance
Delegate authority appropriately to Operational Leads and Service Managers
Leadership & Workforce Development
Lead on regional workforce planning, including succession planning and manager development
Coach, mentor, and develop managers to build high-performing, reflective teams
Ensure all new starters complete induction, training, and are competent to practice
Take overarching responsibility for people management and performance across the region
Culture & Person-Centred Practice
Embed the organisation’s ethos and Statement of Purpose across all services
Ensure people supported experience respectful, person-centred care free from institutional bias
Challenge poor or restrictive practice immediately and implement robust action plans
Promote community engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes for people supported
Professional & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead engagement with senior professionals, commissioners, and key stakeholders
Manage complaints, reputational risks, and the organisation’s regional profile
Act as an ambassador for openness, transparency, and continuous learning
About You
Significant leadership experience within health & social care, managing multiple services
Strong knowledge of regulation, governance, and quality frameworks
Proven experience managing budgets, performance, and complex operational risk
Confident leader with a coaching and mentoring approach
Passionate about person-centred support and culture-led leadership
Full UK driving licence (essential)
About 1st Enable
1st Enable are an outstanding care provider, recognised by the CQC for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Our skilled and dedicated teams empower individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs to live fulfilling lives, participate fully in their communities, and enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.