Registered Manager - Adult Social Care

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus scheme

Training & qualification opportunities

Career progression

24/7 employee support

Online GP & Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Wagestream

Cycle to Work & gym discounts

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Registered Manager in Basildon to lead a 4-bed residential service for adults with Autism and complex needs. The role offers a £40,000 base salary plus £5,000 upon CQC registration, with ongoing development and benefits.

We seek a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and risk management, capable of driving high-quality, person-centred care and team growth.

Qualifications

• Previous Registered Manager / senior management experience in adult social care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting adults with Autism and complex needs.
• Proven experience leading and developing a care team.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, quality assurance and risk management.
• Excellent organisational, financial and communication skills.
• Level 5 Adult Management Diploma (or equivalent), or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the care team.
• Delivering safe, person-centred, outcome-focused support.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Preparing for and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Overseeing medication, incidents, risk assessments and quality assurance.
• Recruiting, supervising and developing staff.
• Managing staffing levels and participating in the on-call rota.
• Managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Building strong relationships with families, professionals and commissioners.
• Driving continuous improvement across the service.

Skills

CQC knowledge

Regulatory frameworks

Safeguarding

Quality assurance

Organisational skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Adult Management Diploma

Job description

Registered Manager - Adult Social Care

Basildon | £40,000 + £5,000 once registered | Permanent

Diamond Search are delighted to be representing our client in the appointment of an experienced Registered Manager in Basildon.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a 4-bed residential service supporting adults with Autism and complex needs. The service has recently undergone significant refurbishment and offers modern communal spaces, sensory facilities, multiple kitchens and a private garden.

We're looking for a hands‑on, flexible and experienced CQC Registered Manager who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person-centred care and developing a strong team.

The Role

• Leading, motivating and developing the care team.
• Delivering safe, person-centred, outcome-focused support.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Preparing for and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Overseeing medication, incidents, risk assessments and quality assurance.
• Recruiting, supervising and developing staff.
• Managing staffing levels and participating in the on-call rota.
• Managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Building strong relationships with families, professionals and commissioners.
• Driving continuous improvement across the service.

About You

• Previous Registered Manager / senior management experience within adult social care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting adults with Autism and complex needs.
• Proven experience leading and developing a care team.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, quality assurance and risk management.
• Excellent organisational, financial and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes.
• Level 5 Adult Management Diploma (or equivalent), or willingness to complete.

Salary & Benefits

£40,000 basic salary + £5,000 once CQC registration is completed, backdated to your probation pass date.

Additional benefits include:

• Management bonus scheme
• Training & qualification opportunities
• Career progression
• 24/7 employee support
• Online GP & Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Wagestream
• Cycle to Work & gym discounts
• Comprehensive wellbeing support

Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and relevant pre‑employment checks