Job Description:

Registered Manager – Autism & Complex Needs

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Hours: Full-time – 42 hours per week
Salary: Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your management career?

We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a specialist care service supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care Manager, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or Senior Care professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support and developing a strong, motivated care team.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and quality of the service, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a team of care and support staff
• Ensuring high standards of person-centred care
• Developing and reviewing individual care and support plans
• Managing staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
• Recruiting, inducting, training and developing team members
• Conducting supervisions, appraisals and performance management
• Maintaining safeguarding standards and responding appropriately to concerns
• Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, policies and procedures
• Supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Working closely with families, professionals and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement across the service
• Participating in the management on-call provision

About You

We are looking for somebody with:

Previous experience supporting people with autism and/or complex needs

A strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding

Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

The confidence to manage staff, workloads and operational challenges

A flexible and proactive approach

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

An NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Health & Social Care would be desirable.

What's on Offer?

You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisation where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the people using the service.

The package includes a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, ongoing training and development and opportunities for career progression.

If you are an experienced care professional with a background in autism, learning disabilities or complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.