Lead Registered Manager — Specialist Autism & LD Care

Athona Limited; Brede; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits and healthcare cash

Professional development opportunities

Leadership and management development

Long service awards

Professional qualification sponsorship

Job summary

Athona Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities in Brede, East Sussex. The role covers leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance, with a strong focus on creating a positive, person-centred culture where residents can thrive.

You will manage budgets and resources, oversee care documentation and plans, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a residential care environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• A resilient, flexible and positive approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service with warmth, professionalism and strong person-centred leadership.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational processes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, statutory, health and safety requirements.
• Oversee care documentation, records and care plans to ensure best practice.
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovative, person-centred support.
• Promote independence, dignity, inclusion and positive outcomes for residents.

Skills

Management experience

Residential care

Regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Person-centred care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership

Job description

Athona Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities in Brede, East Sussex. The role covers leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance, with a strong focus on creating a positive, person-centred culture where residents can thrive.

You will manage budgets and resources, oversee care documentation and plans, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and drive continuous