11/08/2026
REGISTERED MANAGER DESIGNATE โ COMPLEX CARE & CHILDRENโS SERVICES
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: ยฃ38,000โยฃ42,000 per annum, depending on experience and registration status
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Proposed start: September/October 2026
ABOUT LAYOLA CARE
Layola Care Ltd is an established and growing domiciliary and community care provider supporting adults and children with a broad range of complex, clinical, physical, neurological, developmental and behavioral needs.
Our services include individually designed care packages, delegated healthcare interventions, personal care, social support, respite, overnight support and end-of-life care.
We work closely with individuals, families, commissioners, Continuing Healthcare teams, local authorities and multidisciplinary professionals to provide safe, consistent and genuinely person-centered care.
We are now seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager Designate to lead our Complex Care and Childrenโs Services portfolio.
REGISTERED MANAGER DESIGNATE ARRANGEMENT
The successful candidate will initially join Layola Care as Registered Manager Designate.
This will provide time to:
โข Complete a structured induction
โข Understand Layolaโs systems, policies and governance arrangements
โข Meet the adults, children and families within the portfolio
โข Become familiar with individual care packages and clinical requirements
โข Build relationships with the staff and wider management team
โข Review care plans, risk assessments, competencies and quality systems
โข Prepare for the CQC application and Registered Manager interview
โข Complete a planned and supported handover
The CQC application process will begin as early as reasonably possible. Our intention is to secure registration before Christmas 2026, although the final assessment and approval timescale will be determined by CQC and cannot be guaranteed.
Until registration is formally approved, the successful candidate will work as Registered Manager Designate under the oversight of Layola Careโs existing Registered Manager and Nominated Individual.
THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Layola Care is moving to a dual Registered Manager structure to provide focused and accountable leadership across its service areas.
Following successful CQC registration, the successful candidate will hold day-to-day responsibility for:
โข Complex adult care
โข Childrenโs community care
โข Specialist and clinically delegated care packages
โข The staff and management systems supporting these services
A second Registered Manager will separately oversee Domiciliary and Palliative Care.
Both Registered Managers will work collaboratively under the strategic oversight of Layola Careโs Nominated Individual and Directors.
Each manager will have clearly defined responsibilities, staff teams, delegated authority and lines of accountability.
CURRENT PORTFOLIO
The current portfolio consists of approximately:
โข Five adults receiving complex care
โข Ten children receiving community-based care and support
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality and stability of these services while supporting safe and sustainable growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
โข Provide day-to-day leadership of Complex Care and Childrenโs Services.
โข Complete the required CQC Registered Manager application and interview process.
โข Maintain compliance with CQC requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies.
โข Ensure services are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
โข Oversee referrals, assessments, care planning, risk assessments, service commencement and reviews.
โข Ensure clinical and delegated healthcare interventions are supported by clear instructions, appropriate training, competency assessment and ongoing monitoring.
โข Work closely with Layolaโs nursing, training, compliance and care assessment teams.
โข Maintain effective relationships with CHC professionals, local authorities, commissioners, social workers, healthcare professionals, schools and families.
โข Lead, supervise and support staff working within the complex and childrenโs portfolios.
โข Ensure staff are matched safely according to individual needs, experience, training and assessed competencies.
โข Oversee staffing capacity, rota safety, continuity of care and contingency arrangements.
โข Manage safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints, medication concerns, clinical escalations and lessons learned.
โข Ensure childrenโs services reflect each childโs voice, development, communication needs, family circumstances and desired outcomes.
โข Ensure adult services promote choice, independence, dignity, consent and individual decision-making.
โข Monitor quality through audits, observations, spot checks, feedback, action plans and performance measures.
โข Ensure records are accurate, current and capable of evidencing safe care.
โข Lead service improvements where concerns, shortfalls or emerging risks are identified.
โข Support the safe mobilisation of new care packages.
โข Support appropriate and sustainable growth across the portfolio.
โข Provide regular quality, performance and risk reports to the Nominated Individual and Directors.
โข Work collaboratively with the Registered Manager responsible for Domiciliary and Palliative Care.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
โข Has strong management experience within complex domiciliary care, childrenโs community care or a comparable regulated service.
โข Has previous experience as a Registered Manager, Care Manager, Deputy Manager or senior operational leader.
โข Has a strong understanding of CQC requirements and the responsibilities attached to Registered Manager status.
โข Understands clinical governance, delegated healthcare interventions and competency-based practice.
โข Has experience supporting people with a broad range of complex and specialist needs.
โข Understands both adult and childrenโs safeguarding requirements.
โข Can work confidently with families, commissioners and multidisciplinary professionals.
โข Can lead staff effectively while maintaining professional accountability and clear boundaries.
โข Can manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and escalate significant risks appropriately.
โข Has experience investigating incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and quality issues.
โข Holds, or is working towards, a relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
โข Is willing and suitable to complete the CQC Registered Manager application and interview.
โข Can demonstrate the capacity to lead an established portfolio while supporting safe future growth.
SALARY AND DEVELOPMENT
The salary for this role is ยฃ38,000โยฃ42,000 per annum.
The agreed salary will apply from the successful candidateโs employment start date while working as Registered Manager Designate.
The starting salary will be determined by:
โข Previous management experience
โข Existing Registered Manager status
โข Complex-care and childrenโs-service experience
โข Qualifications and professional development
โข Knowledge of CQC requirements
โข Ability to operate independently within the role
The salary will be formally reviewed after six months in post, taking account of:
โข Successful CQC registration
โข Performance against agreed objectives
โข Quality and compliance outcomes
โข Leadership of the service and staff team
โข The size and development of the portfolio
โข The level of independent responsibility demonstrated
A six-month review does not guarantee an automatic salary increase. Any increase will depend on performance, portfolio development and business requirements and will be confirmed separately in writing.
CONDITION OF APPOINTMENT
Successful completion of the CQC registration process, including the Registered Manager interview and formal approval by CQC, is an essential condition of appointment and continued employment in the Registered Manager position.
The successful candidate will be required to cooperate fully with the application process, attend the CQC interview and demonstrate that they meet the requirements for registration.
If registration is not approved or cannot be maintained, Layola Care will review the circumstances and follow the appropriate capability and employment process.
WHAT WE OFFER
โข A senior leadership position within an established and growing care provider
โข A supported Registered Manager Designate induction
โข A structured handover before taking full responsibility
โข A clearly defined Complex Care and Childrenโs Services portfolio
โข Support from the existing Registered Manager, Nominated Individual and Directors
โข Access to Layolaโs internal training academy
โข Support from nursing, training, compliance, recruitment and care assessment professionals
โข A separate Registered Manager overseeing Domiciliary and Palliative Care
โข The opportunity to develop and shape specialist services
โข A formal performance and salary review after six months
โข Further salary progression as the portfolio, responsibility and service develop
HOW TO APPLY
[email protected]
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining:
โข Your relevant management experience
โข Your experience of complex care and/or childrenโs services
โข Your knowledge of CQC requirements
โข Your experience of clinical governance and delegated healthcare interventions
โข Why you are suitable to become Registered Manager for this portfolio
Layola Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding adults and children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, right-to-work checks and verification of qualifications.