Registered Home Manager

SeeAbility; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee two supported living homes in Ashtead and Surbiton, Surrey. You will lead a skilled team delivering person-centred care to people with autism, learning and physical disabilities, and complex health needs, ensuring safe, meaningful lives and strong outcomes.

You will drive quality, compliance and person-centred support, building relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders to optimise occupancy, budgets and service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Service Manager within supported living or specialist social care services
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and person-centred support
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety legislation
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing two supported living homes
• Building therapeutic and trusting relationships with the people we support and their families
• Leading, motivating and developing a high‑performing support team
• Ensuring colleagues receive effective training, coaching and support
• Promoting positive risk-taking and meaningful opportunities for independence
• Ensuring services are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and best practice guidance
• Managing quality assurance, audits, safeguarding and health and safety processes
• Working collaboratively with families, commissioners, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders
• Maintaining occupancy, budgets and service performance

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Trauma-informed practice

Education

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

Job description

Role Description

Registered Home Manager – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Ashtead & Surbiton, Surrey

Salary: £46,278 per annum plus benefits.

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

Lead with purpose. Change lives every day.

Are you an experienced Registered Manager with a passion for person‑centred care and improving the lives of the people we support?

We are looking for an exceptional leader to oversee two supported living homes in Ashtead and Surbiton, Surrey. You will lead a dedicated support team providing personalised support to the people we support who have autism, learning & physical disabilities, and complex health needs.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by creating stable, safe and meaningful lives for the people we support, while leading a skilled and motivated team to deliver outstanding support every day.

About the role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for two supported living homes, ensuring the highest standards of care, quality and compliance are maintained throughout the homes.

Working closely with our multidisciplinary professionals, you will ensure support plans are tailored to each person, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes, build independence and enjoy fulfilling lives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where relationship building, coaching and continuous improvement are central to success.

Who you will be supporting

At Surrey Support Service, we empower adults with disabilities—including cerebral palsy, sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities—to live vibrant, independent lives.

The people we support in Ashtead and Surbiton are always on the go—whether it’s lunch at the local pub, family outings, or getting stuck into community activities. It’s not just supported living—it’s living life to the fullest.

We believe in inclusion, independence, and joy. Our team helps individuals connect with the local community, explore new experiences, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Cerebral Palsy
• Epilepsy
• Sight Loss

Every person has their own goals, interests, strengths and aspirations. Your leadership will ensure they receive the right support at the right time from a confident and skilled team.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and managing two supported living homes
• Building therapeutic and trusting relationships with the people we support and their families
• Leading, motivating and developing a high‑performing support team
• Ensuring colleagues receive effective training, coaching and support
• Promoting positive risk‑taking and meaningful opportunities for independence
• Ensuring services are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and best practice guidance
• Managing quality assurance, audits, safeguarding and health and safety processes
• Working collaboratively with families, commissioners, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders
• Maintaining occupancy, budgets and service performance

What you’ll need

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Service Manager within supported living or specialist social care services
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and person‑centred support
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Knowledge of national policy and best practice relating to learning disabilities and autism
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety legislation-
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

Why join us?

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to lead a skilled and passionate team that supports people to live the lives they choose.

Learn more about how we support and reward our colleagues: www.seeability.org/appreciation

Current SeeAbility colleagues

If you are a current SeeAbility colleague and wish to apply for a role outside of your current home or service, you must inform your line manager of your intention to apply before submitting your application.

We are committed to supporting career development and internal progression. Notifying your line manager helps us to manage the recruitment process effectively and support a smooth transition should your application be successful.

If you are sponsored under a Certificate of Sponsorship and are successful in securing a role that falls under a different Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to obtain approval for the change before starting your new position. You will not be able to commence the role until the relevant immigration permission has been granted.

Failure to inform your line manager before applying may affect the progress of your application.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
• Identity, current address and right-to-work verification
• Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
• Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults

All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process

In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)

For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.