Register as a new manager

You need to register as a manager if you are in charge of the day-to-day running of regulated activities at a location.

When applying to be a registered manager you need to demonstrate that you will comply with the relevant regulations. You also need to demonstrate you are fit be registered as a registered manager.

More than one person can be appointed to manage a regulated activity at the same location – for example, where there is a job share arrangement.

Role of a registered manager

Registered managers make sure that people who use services have their needs met. Registered managers and providers share legal responsibility to meet the requirements of regulations .

We will often use the registered manager as the key contact for a service.

Who needs to register as a manager

You must register as manager with us if you are managing regulated activities for either an:

• organisation or partnership
• individual provider who is not responsible for the day-to-day running of the regulated activity

Before you apply

To register, you will need:

• a copy of your professional training qualifications
• a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate issued in the past 12 months
• a list of your qualifications and training
• contact details for your GP and last employer

Apply by form and email

The form you need to complete depends on your situation.

If your employer is:

• registering as a new provider, and employing you as a registered manager.
• an existing provider that's continuing to run an existing service, and employing you as a registered manager for that service
• an existing provider that's starting to run a new service, and employing you to manage this new service.

You must apply using our new registered manager application form.

If your employer is:

• a new provider that is taking over a location you manage, and continuing to employ you as a registered manager in your existing role. 

You must apply using our continue under a new provider: manager application form.

If you need help to complete your application contact our general enquiries team.

How long does it take

We assess all applications in the order we receive them.

Once we receive your application, we will:

• review the application and ask for more information if needed
• contact you to arrange an interview date
• let you know our decision on your application by email

Our registration assessment process is rigorous and can take some time. You cannot manage regulated activities until we have confirmed that you are registered. This can take a few months. We will let you know the outcome of our decision by email.