Location: Arlesey, SG15
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to meet service needs
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 7-bed supported living service in Arlesey.

The service supports adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, providing a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their independence, build daily living skills and achieve their personal goals.

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the service, ensuring consistently high standards of care, regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for the people supported.

You will lead and develop the staff team while working closely with families, commissioners and other professionals to ensure the service continues to provide high-quality, personalised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the supported living service.
• Ensure consistently high standards of person-centred care and support.
• Maintain regulatory and legislative compliance across the service.
• Lead quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement plans.
• Ensure care plans, support plans and risk assessments are accurate, person-centred and regularly reviewed.
• Promote safeguarding and best practice throughout the service.
• Lead, motivate and develop the staff team.
• Manage recruitment, induction, supervision, training and staff performance.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective rota management.
• Create a positive culture where staff feel supported, valued and confident in their roles.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Monitor service performance and relevant KPIs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, commissioners and external professionals.
• Promote independence, choice and community involvement for the people using the service.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ongoing service development.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous management experience within adult social care.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
• Good knowledge of adult social care legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and/or acquired brain injuries.
• Experience managing staff rotas, budgets and operational performance.
• Experience driving quality and compliance through audits, monitoring and action planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Desirable

• Knowledge of therapeutic and non-aversive approaches to support.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a competitive employment package, including:

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off after one year’s service.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
• Employee recognition and reward programmes.
• Health, wellbeing and financial support.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager or Adult Social Care Manager looking for your next opportunity and are passionate about delivering high-quality supported living services, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jo at Joneshouse Recruitment for further information or a confidential discussion.

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