Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Professional development

Leadership opportunity

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager to lead an 8-bed residential service for young adults with learning disabilities in Hampshire. You will drive high‑quality care, governance, and a person‑centred culture, ensuring compliance with CQC and company policies.

In this role you will oversee daily operations, staff development, budget management and service development, while collaborating with the Operations Team to maintain standards and support growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Minimum 5 years' managerial/supervisory experience in a relevant care setting.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills; ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and key legislation (MCA, H&SCA, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets and resources; good communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead the service in line with CQC requirements and company policies.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management and incident reporting.
• Oversee assessments, support plans and risk assessments for all service users.
• Promote service user involvement in decisions affecting their lives.
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management of staff.
• Ensure mandatory training is completed and recorded.
• Manage budgets, staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Investigate complaints and maintain high-quality standards.
• Lead staff meetings and service user meetings.
• Participate in the on-call management rota.
• Support business planning, quality initiatives and service development.
• Work with the Operations Team to manage voids and ensure suitable placements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Governance

Staff development

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 4 in Management

Job description

Registered Manager Learning Disabilities Service

Location Bordon, Hampshire

Salary - £40,000 plus bonus based on service targets

Hours - Full?time | 40 hours per week (flexible depending on the needs of the service)

Are you an experienced care leader ready to take responsibility for a high quality residential service for young adults with learning disabilities? We are seeking a committed and proactive Registered Manager to lead an 8 bed home, ensuring exceptional care, strong governance, and a positive, person?centred culture.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will oversee the day to day running of the service, lead and develop the staff team, and ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policies. You will champion the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment, ensuring every service user receives personalised, high quality support.

You will also play a key role in service development, quality assurance, staff performance, and budget management, working closely with the Operations Team to maintain high standards and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the service in line with CQC requirements and company policies
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, and incident reporting
• Oversee assessments, support plans, and risk assessments for all service users
• Promote service user involvement in decisions affecting their lives
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance management of staff
• Ensure mandatory training is completed and recorded
• Manage budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation
• Investigate complaints and maintain high-quality standards
• Lead staff meetings and service user meetings
• Participate in the on?call management rota
• Support business planning, quality initiatives, and service development
• Work with the Operations Team to manage voids and ensure suitable placements

Experience/Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care
• Minimum 5 years experience at managerial/supervisory level in a relevant care setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and key legislation (MCA, H&SCA, etc.)
• Experience managing budgets and resources
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Management
• Training in Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, or Challenging Behaviour
• Experience supporting individuals with complex or challenging needs

Benefits

• A supportive senior management team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
The chance to lead a well?established service and shape its future
• A role where your leadership directly improves the lives of adults with learning disabilities

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