Registered Manager

National Autistic Society; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - Auto-enrolled

Annual Leave 33 days

Training and induction

Staff discounts

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Mindfulness Headspace

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society seeks a Registered Manager to lead a community service in Somerset, ensuring autism-specific care meets regulatory standards while fostering inclusion and wellbeing.

You will drive improvements, coach staff, and collaborate with HR and regional leadership to build resilient teams. A Background DBS check is required, with Enhanced DBS preferred.

Qualifications

• Be accountable for the delivery of a regulated service.
• Previous experience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards, safeguarding, and autism-specific frameworks (SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).
• Criminal background check required; Enhanced DBS check preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff retention

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Coaching staff

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Care management systems

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

This role isn't just about being accountable for the operational leadership. It's to champion continuous improvement through reflective practice, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You'll embed best practice and foster a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. As a Registered Manager, we want you to ensure the services 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.
  Previous experience 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., 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.
  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. Visit our website to find out more about who we are

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.
• 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.