Regional Locality Manager

The National Autistic Society; Neath, Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 33 days

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Regional Locality Manager to cover our Wales Residential and Day services from Neath to Newport, with potential expansion of services. You will coach frontline leaders, promote a person-centred, compliant culture, and drive transformational change across multiple sites.

Working across a cluster of services, you’ll ensure safety, staff wellbeing and professional development while safeguarding high-quality practice and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs.
• Collaborative and reflective approach to leadership and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards, safeguarding, person-centred planning, and autism-specific frameworks (SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of a cluster of services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred and compliant.
• Promote staff wellbeing, engagement and professional development within a supportive workplace culture.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective resource planning and cost control.
• Work with families, commissioners, advocates and professionals to reflect autistic adults' voices in care.

Skills

Service management

Collaborative leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Autism awareness

Job description

Job Introduction

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Join Us as a Regional Locality Manager

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Regional Locality Manager to cover our Wales Residential and Day services from Neath to Newport, with possible expansion of services. You do not need to be a registered manager, but you will manage registered services. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.Visit our website to find out more about who we are:

About the Service

This role supports our services across Wales, providing person‑centred support for autistic adults. In Neath, Longford Court includes four residential homes and one bungalow, providing structured residential support. Rhyd Hir, also based in Neath, offers 24‑hour specialist residential care for autistic adults with additional learning and behavioural support needs. Across all services, we focus on promoting independence, developing skills and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.

About the Role

Working across a cluster of services,you’ll coach and guide frontline leaders to ensure services are efficient & person-centred, delivering compliance and quality standards through best practise. You’ll be the key driver of transformational change – supporting continuous improvement and fostering a culture of high-quality practice.

What You’ll Do

• Leadthe day-to-day running of a cluster of services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred and compliant.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective resource planning & cost control.
• Work in partnership with families, commissioners, advocates, and professionals to ensure the voices of autistic adults are heard and reflected in their care.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs.
• Collaborative and reflective approach to leadership and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safeguarding, person-centred planning, and autism-specific frameworks (e.g. SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
• Refer a Friend– Get 200 when you refer someone.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

Important Information

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Position Details

This advert is for a full-time position at 35 Hours per week.

Salary

45,000 - 50,000 per annum

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/523

Contract Type

Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date

28 October, 2026

Job Category

Non Applicable

Location

Neath, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted on

17 August, 2026