Job Description

About Lumina Therapeutic Communities Ltd

Lumina provides high-quality, person-centred support to adults with mental health needs, using our therapeutic approach. Our focus is on empowerment, independence, safe and supportive environments. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead the service.

Role Overview

The Registered Manager holds full responsibility for the operational management of the service, ensuring high-quality support, regulatory compliance, effective staff leadership and a strong culture of safety, respect and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the CQC Registered Manager and ensure full compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Provide visible, values-driven leadership that promotes a positive culture and empowers staff teams. Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred support for individuals with mental health needs. Lead recruitment, onboarding, supervision, appraisal and ongoing development of staff. Maintain effective staffing levels and skill mix through proactive rota and resource planning. Oversee safeguarding, incident management, risk assessments and learning from incidents. Manage the service budget, ensuring financial stability, accurate reporting and value for money. Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments, reports and regulatory documentation. Build and maintain strong relationships with families, commissioners, healthcare professionals and external agencies. Drive continuous improvement through audits, quality assurance, action planning and service development. Ensure all health & safety, infection control and premises standards are met. Participate in the second on-call rota, providing out-of-hours leadership support when required.

Person Specification - Essential

Experience as a Registered Manager within adult social care or mental health services. Eligible to register with the CQC as Registered Manager. Strong understanding of mental health needs and positive risk management. Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, Safeguarding, MCA/DoLS and health & safety legislation. Proven staff leadership skills including recruitment, supervision and performance management. Ability to manage budgets, resources and operational performance effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and IT skills, including use of digital care systems. A full UK driving licence and your own transport. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent), additional professional qualifications are desirable Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Desirable

Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, complex behaviours of concern. Experience in leading service improvement initiatives, audits or commissioning/decommissioning projects. Ideally have experience/knowledge of systems, including online care planning systems, training and roster management systems.

Benefits

Working hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Paid birthday leave Competitive salary: 40,000 per annum Pension scheme Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Professional development and funded training opportunities Employee wellbeing and assistance programme Opportunities for progression within a growing organisation Private Health Insurance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person