Registered Manager

Essential Experience

Minimum of 2 years' management experience within a CQC-regulated adult social care service.Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Service Manager within Supported Living or Learning Disabilities services.Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.Proven track record of achieving and maintaining CQC compliance.Experience leading successful CQC inspections.Experience managing safeguarding concerns, investigations and serious incidents.Experience of managing budgets and financial performance.Experience recruiting, supervising, coaching and developing staff teams.Experience managing staff performance, disciplinary and capability processes.Experience working with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), commissioners and multidisciplinary professionals.Experience implementing quality assurance systems and continuous improvement programmes.Experience managing occupancy, referrals and service development.Experience using electronic care planning and incident management systems. Essential Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent).Eligible to register with the CQC as a Registered Manager.Full UK Driving Licence.Enhanced DBS clearance.Right to work in the UK. Essential Knowledge

Health and Social Care Act 2008.CQC Fundamental Standards.Mental Capacity Act 2005.Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) framework.Safeguarding Adults legislation and procedures.Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).STOMP principles (Stopping Over Medication of People with a Learning Disability, Autism or Both).Person-Centred Planning.Risk assessment and positive risk-taking.Medication management.Health and Safety legislation.Equality Act 2010.GDPR and confidentiality.Employment law principles relevant to people management. Essential Skills

Exceptional leadership and people management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.Excellent organisational and time management skills.Ability to motivate, coach and inspire teams.Strong report writing and documentation skills.Excellent verbal and written English.Financial awareness and budget management.IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic care management systems.Ability to analyse performance data and implement service improvements.Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure. Personal Attributes

Compassionate and person-centred.Honest, professional and trustworthy.Resilient and emotionally intelligent.Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.Flexible and adaptable.Positive and solutions-focused.Committed to continuous learning and development.Passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.Able to lead by example and promote an inclusive, respectful workplace. Desirable

Previous experience achieving a Good or Outstanding CQC rating.Experience mobilising new supported living services.Experience supporting adults with behaviours of concern or forensic backgrounds.Experience in autism-specific support.Train the Trainer qualifications.First Aid qualification.Medication trainer or competency assessor experience.Knowledge of digital care planning platforms such as Nourish, CarePlanner, PASS, Access Care Planning or similar.Experience sponsoring overseas workers and managing international recruitment.