About this role
Registered Manager
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead high quality teams for people with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring excellent care, strong leadership and full regulatory compliance.
Position: Registered Manager
Location: Maidstone / Hybrid, with travel to other local locations as required
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 21st July 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live fulfilling, independent lives. You will provide leadership to a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care while maintaining compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements and relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing support teams to deliver person centred, high quality careEnsuring locations meet all CQC standards and preparing for inspectionsPromoting independence and supporting people to achieve their personal goalsEnsuring safe management of health needs, medication, finances and safeguardingWorking in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislationSupporting and developing Deputy Registered Managers, Team Managers and wider staff teamsOverseeing recruitment, induction, staffing levels and workforce developmentManaging budgets and resources to ensure locations remain financially sustainableBuilding positive relationships with families, commissioners and external professionalsMaintaining accurate records, investigating incidents and ensuring timely resolution of issuesActing as the safeguarding lead and promoting a culture of continuous improvement The role includes participation in an on call rota and requires flexibility to meet the needs of the people we support.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Experience managing a CQC registered adult social care locationStrong knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding requirementsA Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards itExperience managing budgets, staffing and operational performanceStrong leadership, communication and people management skillsConfidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systemsExcellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, confidential recordsA positive, compassionate and person centred approach, with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the people you support About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Operations Manager, Care Manager, Registered Service Manager, Supported Living Registered Manager, Area Manager, Deputy Registered Manager or Adult Social Care Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDNFP