Head of Learning Disabilities & Supported Living

Leaders in Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / shares

Performance bonus

Hybrid working

Autonomy to build division

Strategic involvement

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a strategic Head of Learning Disabilities to establish a new specialist division in London. You will lead development across Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Supported Living with substantial autonomy and executive support.

You will drive partnerships with commissioners, Local Authorities and NHS stakeholders, build teams, and oversee budgets while shaping long-term growth. Equity and performance bonuses accompany a hybrid London role.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Autism or Supported Living.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Head of Service, Regional Operations Manager or similar senior leader.
• Previous CQC registration experience or the ability to obtain Registered Manager registration.
• Proven track record of winning new commissioned care packages and expanding specialist services.
• Strong relationships with commissioners, Local Authorities and NHS stakeholders.
• Commercial experience involving budgets, business development and service growth.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, CQC regulations and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Experience leading operational teams and developing managers.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience establishing a new service or division from the ground up would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop supported living and community-based complex care services.
• Take on CQC registration as the Registered Manager for the relevant regulated activities.
• Build relationships with Local Authorities, ICBs, NHS commissioners and referral partners.
• Secure new commissioned care packages through referrals, tenders and frameworks.
• Oversee assessments, package costings, staffing and mobilisation of new services.
• Recruit and develop Service Managers and specialist care teams.
• Manage divisional budgets, financial performance and operational KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, CQC compliance and quality assurance.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support, the Mental Capacity Act and least-restrictive practice.
• Support hospital discharges and transitions into community-based services.

Skills

Senior leadership

Learning Disabilities

CQC compliance

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Registered Manager status

Job description

Leaders in Care is seeking a strategic Head of Learning Disabilities to establish a new specialist division in London. You will lead development across Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Supported Living with substantial autonomy and executive support.

You will drive partnerships with commissioners, Local Authorities and NHS stakeholders, build teams, and oversee budgets while shaping long-term growth. Equity and performance bonuses accompany a hybrid London role.