Registered Manager

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd; Carleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Registered Manager for a 12-bed service in West Yorkshire. You will lead a team delivering person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality care.

Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care and a track record in CQC-regulated settings, with strong leadership and budget-management skills. This role offers progression and leadership autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager in adult social care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and MCA/DoLS.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of care staff.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Maintain CQC compliance, safeguarding, the Care Act, MCA/DoLS.
• Manage rotas, recruitment, induction, training, supervision and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

CQC compliance

Safeguarding

MCA/DoLS knowledge

Budget management

Rota planning

Recruitment

Staff supervision

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Job description

Registered Manager – Learning Disabilities, Autism & Complex Needs Pontefract, West Yorkshire | Up to £48,000 DOE | 12 Bed Service with a Good CQC

Are you an experienced Registered Manager, Service Manager or Home Manager with a background in learning disabilities, autism and complex needs?

We are recruiting for an ambitious, compassionate and commercially aware Registered Manager to lead a specialist 12 bed adult social care service in West Yorkshire. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about outstanding care, developing teams and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

You will lead a dedicated staff team, maintain excellent CQC compliance and ensure the people supported receive safe, personalised and empowering care every day.

What's on offer

Salary up to £46,000 per annum, depending on experience37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday33 days' annual leave, including bank holidaysPaid mandatory training and developmentGenuine career progression opportunitiesSupport from an experienced senior management and leadership team

Registered Manager responsibilities

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the quality, safety, compliance and day-to-day operation of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of support staff and senior carers.
• Delivering exceptional, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Ensuring care plans, support plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans are robust, person centred and regularly reviewed.
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding procedures, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
• Managing staff rotas, recruitment, induction, training, supervision, appraisals and performance management.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this Registered Manager role, you will ideally have:

• Experience as a Registered Manager, Registered Service Manager, Home Manager or Service Manager in adult social care.
• Experience within a CQC-regulated learning-disability, autism, supported-living or residential-care service.
• A strong background supporting adults with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and/or mental health needs.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, Registered Manager Award or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, Care Act and health and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build an engaged, high-performing team.
• Experience with audits, compliance, care planning, risk management, budget management and rota planning.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

About the employer

You will join an established specialist care provider with a strong reputation for supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Their focus is on delivering safe, meaningful and person-centred support that helps people lead fulfilling, independent lives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Manager who wants autonomy, senior support and the chance to lead a quality-focused service.