Location: Clackton on Sea
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet service needs)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Make a Difference Every Day
Our client is a leading adult social care provider, supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives through Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services.
About the Service
This is a residential home in Clackton on Sea supporting female adults with a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism and Mental Health .
Those who use our services have person-centred support plans and health plans and are often very busy with their chosen activities which include college, swimming, theatre, spa, horse-riding and going out for dinner.
We also have a large garden where we like to relax on the swing and play on the trampoline. Or simply soak up the sun with a nice cup of tea in our seated areas. Our team is dedicated and driven. Most have long backgrounds in care and have been at the home since it opened in 1999; some have just started and we are happy to guide them so they can build their career.
As Registered Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care, and continue to develop a positive and empowering environment where residents can thrive.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will lead the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, strong team performance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable service development.
Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, you will work closely with colleagues, families, commissioners, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the people supported.
You will lead across three key priorities:
Quality
- Deliver outstanding care, support and governance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement through audits and action planning.
People
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Promote a positive and supportive workplace culture.
- Support staff development through coaching, supervision and performance management.
Performance
- Manage resources effectively to ensure sustainable service delivery.
- Oversee budgets, rotas and operational performance.
- Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Management experience within adult social care.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care (or willingness to achieve it).
- Knowledge of social care legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or acquired brain injuries.
- Budget, rota and performance management experience.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Experience driving quality and compliance through audits and action planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of therapeutic and non-aversive support approaches.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Birthday leave after one year’s service.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Pension scheme.
- Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
- Employee recognition programmes.
- Health, wellbeing and financial support initiatives.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Apply
If you’re a passionate and experienced leader looking to make a genuine difference in adult social care while leading a well-established residential service, we’d love to hear from you.
Ref: IP11
To apply for this job email your details to vicky@joneshouserecruitment.co.uk.