Registered Service Manager - Dover

Purosearch Ltd.; Dover; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. Dover is seeking an experienced Learning Disabilities Service Manager to lead a CQC-registered care home for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You will be the on-site Registered Care Home Manager, responsible for safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led service delivery. The role requires directing a dedicated team, ensuring personalised care planning, maintaining strong relationships with families and professionals, and overseeing budgets, recruitment, and

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Care Home Manager or Learning Disabilities Service Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience leading teams and maintaining person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership as the Registered Care Home Manager.
• Oversee a team of care staff and support workers.
• Ensure person-centred care planning and delivery.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding.
• Lead audits, budgeting, and resource management.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

Leadership

CQC regulations

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Home Manager / Learning Disabilities Service Manager - Learning Disabilities & Autism (CQC Registered)

Location: Dover

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Registered Care Home Manager or Learning Disabilities Service Manager passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and behaviour that challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing care provider in Dover as a Learning Disabilities Care Home Manager, leading a person-centred residential service registered with the CQC.

About the Role - Learning Disabilities Service Manager:

As a Learning Disabilities Care Home Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a residential care homes that support adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will be the CQC-registered manager, ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership as the Registered Care Home Manager
• Manage a committed team of care staff and support workers
• Oversee personalised, person-centred care planning and delivery
• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and care regulations
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and quality assurance checks
• Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
• Maintain positive relationships with families and external professionals
• Manage budgets, resources, and medication systems
• Participate in the on-call rota as required

Who We're Looking For - Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Learning Disabilities Service Manager, Registered Care Home Manager, or Learning Disabilities Care Home Manager
• Proven ability to manage services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism / mental health, complex care
• Strong understanding of complex needs, behaviours, and person-centred care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding procedures, with a good CQC history
• Confident, organised, and compassionate leader
• Good local reputation

Why Join Us?

• Take the next step in your career as a Registered Care Home Manager
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values high-quality care
• Join a supportive senior leadership team and collaborative work culture
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and structured training
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