Learning Disabilities Service Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Carlton Colville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is working with a developing care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a new residential service in Carlton Colville, Suffolk, specialising in adult learning disabilities. The role offers autonomous leadership within a small, therapeutic setting and a strong emphasis on quality of care and continuous improvement.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, deliver recovery‑focused outcomes, and build positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a mental health setting.
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards, governance and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with medication management and clinical oversight.
• Inspires and develops teams to deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the service.
• Maintain Good CQC rating and drive quality improvement.
• Create a recovery-focused culture for residents and staff.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure governance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
• Manage budgets, resources and service performance.
• Build relationships with residents, families, commissioners and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Clinical governance

Medication management

Risk assessment

Team development

Job description

Learning Disabilities Service Manager / Registered Service Manager

Carlton Colville, Suffolk

£40,000-£45,000

Are you an experienced Registered Manager in the Mental Health / Complex Care / Learning Disabilities sector?

We're looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to join a developing care provider in their new residential service specialising in adult learning disabilities.

This is a rare opportunity to manage a small, therapeutic service where quality of care always comes before occupancy numbers. You'll have the freedom to lead the service your way, supported by an experienced senior leadership team that values innovation, professional judgement and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Registered Service Manager who is passionate about recovery-focused care, developing teams and delivering outstanding outcomes for people living with complex mental health needs.

About the role

As Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the service, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, governance and regulatory compliance.

Working alongside our multidisciplinary teams and external professionals, you'll create an environment where residents feel safe, respected and empowered to achieve their recovery goals.

This is a role for someone who enjoys making decisions, leading positive change and building a culture where both residents and staff can thrive. You'll have genuine autonomy to influence the direction of the service while being supported by an experienced and approachable senior leadership team.

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading the day-to-day management of the service.
• Maintaining our Good CQC rating and driving continuous quality improvement.
• Creating a positive, recovery-focused culture for residents and staff.
• Leading, motivating and developing a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Ensuring excellent clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
• Managing budgets, resources and service performance.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external professionals.
• Promoting continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to further enhance the quality of the service.

We are looking for;

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a mental health setting.
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards, governance and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in medication management, risk assessment and clinical oversight.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
• A passion for delivering outstanding, person-centred mental health care.