Registered Manager

National Autistic Society; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Support programme

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Registered Manager for Community Services, Somerset, to support autistic adults across six houses and lead a values-driven team.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, continuous improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. It is a full-time position at 35 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing services for autistic adults or equivalent setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and safeguarding for health and care services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a regulated service and ensure compliance.
• Develop staff retention and a values-driven team culture.
• Collaborate with HR and regional leaders to build a resilient team.
• Analyse service data and drive improvement actions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff retention

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Coaching staff

Digital reporting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Care management systems

Digital reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/652

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

£38,208 per annum

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Rooksbridge

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

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 Registered Manager
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Manager at Community Services, Somerset. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service
Our Community Services Somerset consists of 6 individualised houses supporting 13 people to live independently in the community.

About the Role
This roleisn’tjust about beingaccountable for the operational leadership.It’stochampion continuous improvement through reflective practice, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.You’llembedbest practice and fostera culture of inclusion and wellbeing. As aRegisteredManager,wewant you to ensuretheservices meet the needs of autistic adults.

What You’ll Do

• Be accountable for the delivery of a regulated service.
• Lead on staff retention creating a positive, values-driven team environment.
• Work with HR and the regional leadership team to build a resilient team of Support Workers.
• Monitor and analyse key service data through digital dashboards to inform improvement actions and meet compliance expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Previousexperience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safeguarding, and autism-specific frameworks (e.g. SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience coaching and motivating staff.
• Competent in using care management systems, digital reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.

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

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.
• 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.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

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.

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.