Registered Manager

Company: Priory
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Location: East Sussex
Job Description:

Description

BishopsGate is a residential service, located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, EastSussex. We provide support to males and females between the ages of18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also bepresenting complex needs.

Whatyou’ll be doing

Are you passionateabout making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want tolead a dedicated team in creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiringenvironment for residents? We’re looking for a CQC Registered HomeManager who can combine strong leadership with a genuine commitmentto person-centred care.

 As the CQCRegistered Manager at Priory, you will take overall responsibilityfor the home, overseeing all areas including budgets, quality,compliance, and the delivery of outstanding care. You will supportand inspire your team to ensure residents receive the higheststandards of care, helping them achieve their goals, developskills, gain confidence, and engage in meaningful activities withinthe community. 

You’ll have the opportunity to lead apassionate team, shape the future of our services, and make ameaningful difference in the lives of residents every day. This isa role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, rewarding environmentwhere both leadership and compassion arevalued.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead the home with warmth, professionalism, and strongleadership, fostering a culture of care, respect, andinclusion.
  • Manage budgets, resources, andoperational processes to maintain high standards and achieveservice success.
  • Ensure the home meets alllegal, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including CQCstandards, health & safety, and licensing.
  • Oversee documentation, nursing records, and care plans,ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practice.
  • Develop your team through training, motivation, andsupport, promoting professional growth and high-qualitycare.
  • Innovate and continually improve theservices we provide, delivering person-centred care that trulymakes a difference.

You can findadditional information in the attached jobdescription. 

What you’ll bringto the role

  • You must holda Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), orbe working towards it 
  • Commitment todelivering high-quality, person-centred care.
  • Previous experience in a managerial role within a similarenvironment.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatorystandards and quality assurance.
  • Excellentorganisational, communication, and decision-makingskills.
  • Flexibility, a “can-do” attitude, andthe ability to inspire others.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and duringthe interview process we will be assessing candidates against ourleadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values drivenbehaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They areintegral to driving a positive high performing culture where westrive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people wesupport. You can find out more about our interview approach and ourleadership behaviours here.

What we will give you inreturn

We want you to succeed atPriory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career with us. 

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • PMIcover – individual
  • Flexible benefits includingreduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership,IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare CashPlan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access todevelopment opportunities
  • Sponsorship ofprofessional qualifications through our Individual ProfessionalDevelopment (IPD) panel
  • Leadership &management development
  • Long serviceaward 
  • Refer a friend bonuses
  • Relocation support (including payment for accommodationor moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receiptof applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancyearly if enough suitable candidates areidentified.

AboutPriory

Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.

Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck. 

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Posted: October 16th, 2026