Registered Manager

Athona Limited; Brede; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits and healthcare cash

Professional development opportunities

Leadership and management development

Long service awards

Professional qualification sponsorship

Job summary

Athona Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities in Brede, East Sussex. The role covers leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance, with a strong focus on creating a positive, person-centred culture where residents can thrive.

You will manage budgets and resources, oversee care documentation and plans, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a residential care environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• A resilient, flexible and positive approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service with warmth, professionalism and strong person-centred leadership.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational processes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, statutory, health and safety requirements.
• Oversee care documentation, records and care plans to ensure best practice.
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovative, person-centred support.
• Promote independence, dignity, inclusion and positive outcomes for residents.

Skills

Management experience

Residential care

Regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Person-centred care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional to lead a well-established residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.

The service provides personalised, meaningful activities both within the home and the wider community, with a strong focus on promoting independence, dignity, equality and positive outcomes.

As the CQC Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance of the service, while developing a positive culture where residents and colleagues can thrive.

Salary: £45,000 per annum
Position: Registered Manager / Home Manager
Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Setting: Specialist Residential Care Service
Location: Brede, East Sussex

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Lead the service with warmth, professionalism and strong person-centred leadership.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational processes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, statutory, health and safety requirements.
• Oversee care documentation, records and care plans to ensure best practice.
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovative, person-centred support.
• Promote independence, dignity, inclusion and positive outcomes for residents.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Previous management experience within a residential care environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• A resilient, flexible and positive approach to leadership.

What benefits are on offer?

• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits and healthcare cash plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership and management development
• Long service awards
• Professional qualification sponsorship

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charities, social enterprises and private healthcare.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with working in the UK.
• A supportive team committed to understanding your career needs and aspirations.
• Continued support beyond placement to ensure your new role meets your goals.