About this role
• L’Arche Ipswich • Address: 320 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4BD and 3 Warrington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QU • Salary: £38,870.89 per annum • Hours: 37.5 hours per week • Contract: Permanent • Reference: 0926 We are looking for a passionate, caring and proactive Registered Manager (Support and Care Coordinator) who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality, person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities. As the right candidate, you will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders, working across two locations, and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of L’Arche. Your responsibilities
• Lead the day-to-day management of high-quality, person-centred care and support services for adults with learning disabilities. • Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations, legislation, policies and best practice standards, maintaining excellent quality of care. • Provide leadership, supervision and support to House Leaders, Team Leaders and Support Workers, promoting high performance and professional development. • Safeguard the wellbeing, rights, dignity and independence of people supported by the service. • Manage staffing, recruitment, training, supervision, performance management and workforce development. • Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management and support records to ensure safe and effective service delivery. • Monitor service quality, conduct audits and implement continuous improvement plans to maintain high standards. • Work closely with the Community Leader to support the growth and development of the L'Arche community and uphold its values and mission. • Manage resources, budgets, health and safety, and the effective operation of supported living services. • Build and maintain positive relationships with people supported families, professionals, commissioners and external agencies. • Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and a culture of belonging throughout the service. • Lead responses to incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and inspections, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and lessons learned. What you will need
• At least a level 3 Health and Safety care qualification. • Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care. • Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role, but we’re also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others. • Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care, including supervisory experience in health and social care. • Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment. • Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, including adult protection and capacity issues. • Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities. • Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess, give feedback, manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers. About us L’Arche Ipswich is an Outstanding CQC rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. L’Arche Ipswich comprises of two beautiful houses, close to the town centre, designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences. L’Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 50 people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives. What we will offer you
• Blue light card eligibility - 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more. • Kind, caring, professional colleagues and homely work environments. • Excellent training and support from our dedicated teams. • A commitment to ongoing professional development. • A community committed to staff well-being. • A vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of L’Arche communities in over 35 countries worldwide. • Our personal development or "Formation" programme offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in our community. • Opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other L’Arche communities. • 28 paid day’s annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year). • Pension. • Life Insurance. • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling. For more information Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf). To find out more, please contact Jessica Dumbill, by calling 07827081494. Visits to our community are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange an appointment please call Nicola on 07553801403. How to apply To apply, please complete the application on our website. Closing date: 9.00 am, 12 October 2026. Interview date: 21 October 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. The vacancy may close if the right if the right candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.