Registered Manager

Leaders in Care; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £46k

37.5 hours per week

33 days annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 12-bed learning disabilities, autism and complex needs service in Pontefract. You will drive quality, safety and outcomes, overseeing a team to deliver person-centred support.

The role offers leadership development, strong senior support and a clear path for progression within a specialist care provider with a solid local reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager or equivalent in adult social care.
• Experience in CQC-regulated learning-disability or autism services.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of support staff and senior carers.
• Deliver person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are robust and reviewed.
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, Care Act and health & safety requirements.
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, induction, training, supervision, appraisals and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Tools

Care Act knowledge

DoLS compliance

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 experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Paid mandatory training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Support 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.