The Service

This specialist residential service provides high-quality care and support for adults with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. Set within a homely and therapeutic environment, the service is committed to preserving dignity, individuality and privacy, while promoting community integration and outcome-led, person-centred support.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a dedicated care team within a specialist residential setting. You will hold full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the service, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, strong governance, and full compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards.

This role would also suit a highly capable Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership, fostering a positive, values-led and empowering culture
• Ensure the service is safe, responsive, effective and well-led in line with CQC expectations
• Oversee person-centred care planning, risk management and positive behaviour support
• Recruit, develop and retain a skilled and motivated workforce, leading on supervision, training and performance management
• Maintain robust governance processes, including audits, incident management and continuous improvement plans
• Build effective working relationships with families, commissioners, social workers and multi-disciplinary professionals
• Manage resources and budgets responsibly, supporting service sustainability and quality outcomes

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager, or significant experience as a Deputy Manager ready to progress
• Background in mental health, learning disability, autism and/or complex needs services
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks
• A recognised management qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care) or willingness to work towards this
• A calm, confident and compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and lead continuous service improvement
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused and outcomes-led care

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and values-driven organisation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company pension and wellbeing support
• On-site or nearby parking (where available)
• A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team culture

Safer Recruitment

Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

This organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

*Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team for an initial conversation.