Lead Registered Service Manager — Transform Lives

Voyage Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – draw up to 40% of pay as it’s

Blue Light Card (funded discounts)

24/7/365 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues and families

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Sector-leading training and devopment

Job summary

Voyage Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Service Manager to lead one of our specialist residential services in the Southampton area. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a supportive, person‑centred environment.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, drive quality improvements, manage budgets and develop a skilled staff team to deliver safe, high‑quality support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Registered Manager in regulated adult social care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willing to work towards).
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, governance and compliance.
• Proven ability to develop teams and improve service quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, visible leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service day-to-day operations and performance.
• Manage budgets and service performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the staff team.
• Ensure safe, person-centred support and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for inspections and maintain governance standards.
• Engage with families, professionals and commissioners.
• Support recruitment and ongoing development of colleagues.
• Participate in on‑call rota.

Skills

Leadership experience

Registered Manager experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive leadership

Regulatory knowledge (CQC)

People development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Voyage Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Service Manager to lead one of our specialist residential services in the Southampton area. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a supportive, person‑centred environment.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, drive quality improvements, manage budgets and develop a skilled staff team to deliver safe, high‑quality support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.