About this role
Job summary Package Description This role has responsibility for the CQC-registered Brook Street Learning Disability respite service and is based within Bexley. The Registered Manager will have overall operational oversight of the service and will directly line manage the staff team. The postholder will report to the London Learning Disability Locality Manager and will work closely with them to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality service. Your key responsibilities include: Delivering Outstanding Care Ensuring individuals receive personalised support that promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion, with care plans that reflect their evolving needs. Driving Quality & Compliance Overseeing CQC registration and ensuring the Brook Street service meets all regulatory and statutory requirements, maintaining safe, effective, and well-led services at all times. Leading & Developing Teams Providing day-to-day leadership to the staff team, ensuring effective management, clear direction, and ongoing support to maintain high standards of care and support delivery. Ensuring Accountability Managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints, while working closely with the Locality Manager to drive continuous improvement and ensure ongoing compliance across the service.
Main duties of the job The Registered Manager role includes overseeing the CQC-registered Brook Street Learning Disability respite service, located in Bexley. This position involves the operational management of the service and direct line management of the staff team. The manager will report to the London Learning Disability Locality Manager, working in close association to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery. Key responsibilities comprise delivering outstanding care, driving quality and compliance, leading and developing teams, and ensuring accountability. The role requires managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints, while ensuring ongoing compliance across the service. A strong understanding of the adult social care sector, CQC requirements, and proven leadership and management experience are essential.
About us Enable is a company that is seeking a Registered Manager for their learning disability respite service based in Bexley. They are looking for someone who can provide day-to-day leadership to the staff team, ensuring effective management and maintaining high standards of care. The successful candidate will work closely with the London Learning Disability Locality Manager to ensure service delivery is safe, effective, and of high quality. Founded as a family-run business, Enable emphasizes strong support for employees, as evidenced by their career development opportunities, Blue Light Card discounts, and a company pension scheme. Their commitment to equal opportunities ensures they welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
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Package Description
This role has responsibility for the CQC-registered Brook Street Learning Disability respite service and is based within Bexley.
The Registered Manager will have overall operational oversight of the service and will directly line manage the staff team.The postholder will report to the London Learning Disability Locality Manager and will work closely with them to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality service.
Your key responsibilities include: Delivering Outstanding CareEnsuring individuals receive personalised support that promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion, with care plans that reflect their evolving needs. Driving Quality & ComplianceOverseeing CQC registration and ensuring the Brook Street service meets all regulatory and statutory requirements, maintaining safe, effective, and well-led services at all times. Leading & Developing TeamsProviding day-to-day leadership to the staff team, ensuring effective management, clear direction, and ongoing support to maintain high standards of care and support delivery. Ensuring AccountabilityManaging safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints, while working closely with the Locality Manager to drive continuous improvement and ensure ongoing compliance across the service.What Were Looking For: Previous experience as a Registered Manager is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience of working within a respite service, ideally within the Learning Disability sector. Strong understanding of the adult social care sector and relevant regulatory frameworks, including CQC requirements. Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to effectively oversee a service and staff team. Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills. A flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. A minimum of 12 months remaining on your Right to work in the UK.As an employee youll enjoy: Up to £40,000 per year Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000* Outstanding career development opportunities Blue Light Card discount package Company pension scheme
About AgincareWere a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous experience as a Registered Manager is highly desirable. Experience in working within a respite service, particularly in the Learning Disability sector, is needed. Familiarity with the adult social care sector, relevant regulatory frameworks, including CQC requirements, is expected. Proven leadership and management experience, as well as excellent communication and decision-making skills, are required. A flexible approach to working hours is necessary.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Enable
London
DA8 1JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)