Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities

Domus Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care for adults with learning disabilities seeks a Registered Manager to oversee the service's operations, ensuring compliance with CIW standards and quality care. Ideal candidates will have substantial management experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality support for our service users.

Benefits

Excellent support from an experienced team

Paid holiday – 5.6 weeks per year

Full training provided

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience within Health and Social Care, ideally in residential services.
• Understanding of confidentiality and sensitive handling of information.
• Experience in training management and HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day running of the service with high-quality care.
• Create and update support plans for service users.
• Manage the service budget and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of current CIW care standards

Caring

Proficiency in computer skills

Communication abilities

Education

Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities

Domus has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager at a national organisation that focuses on supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental health needs.

The service provides care and accommodation for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental health needs across Supported Living and outreach services.

We are seeking someone with previous management experience in the sector, who can demonstrate a track record of motivating and managing staff, along with a clear understanding of leadership responsibilities in social care.

Current Service/Home/Registered Managers or experienced Deputy Managers within the Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities sector are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities of a Registered Manager

• Direct the day-to-day running of the service to ensure high-quality, safe care and support in accordance with CIW standards.
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety, including risk assessments per policies and CIW requirements.
• Create and update support plans for all service users, promoting good health, independence, and skills.
• Support service users with health needs, organise support from healthcare professionals, and manage medication administration.
• Supervise and support HR & Training staff in recruitment, training, and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with safe recruitment procedures and CIW standards.
• Manage the service budget, including managing vacancies and staffing costs.
• Communicate confidently with Care Managers, professionals, families, and prospective service users.
• Ensure compliance with CIW inspection standards and stay informed of sector changes.
• Manage petty cash records accurately.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues, residents, and stakeholders.
• Motivate staff, service users, and external agencies.

Registered Manager Requirements

• Management experience within Health and Social Care, ideally in residential services.
• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain it.
• Knowledge of current CIW care standards.
• Proficiency in computer skills, with good communication abilities.
• Experience in note-taking and record-keeping for meetings and reports.
• Caring, patient, approachable, and sensitive, with an understanding of confidentiality.
• Experience in training management, HR issues, and safe recruitment.
• Flexible, able to prioritise workload, and work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Excellent support from an experienced team.
• Paid holiday – 5.6 weeks per year.
• Full training provided.
• Bonus scheme and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• Free DBS check.

If interested, please apply or contact Cameron Lawrie at Domus Recruitment for more information.

We also offer £300 rewards for candidate referrals that lead to successful placements lasting at least one month.