REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Proven management experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• CQC Registered Manager: Ideally, a current CQC Registered Manager with a “Good” rating across all areas. Must be well-versed in CQC’s key lines of enquiry and standards.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a positive work environment focused on quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge: Extensive experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions.
• Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying and resolving operational or care-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK driving licence (Essential).
• DBS Check: Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• Take full accountability for achieving and surpassing CQC standards, ensuring audits, inspections, and care practices consistently meet regulatory expectations.
• Create a supportive and positive care environment that empowers staff to provide person-centred care, ensuring each service user’s needs are met in alignment with the CQC’s “Well-led” and “Effective” principles.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the management team, including Team Leaders and Deputy Registered Managers, ensuring adherence to best practices and promoting leadership rooted in compassion and integrity.
• Uphold the highest standards of care across the service, focusing on personalized care plans and achieving positive outcomes for service users.
• Oversee service budgets, ensuring financial responsibility and value while delivering exceptional care.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development efforts to build a skilled, satisfied workforce. Foster a culture of continuous professional growth and ensure staff align with CQC’s core principles.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer and Directors to conduct regular audits, implementing improvements promptly based on both internal and external feedback.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff, service users, families, and external partners, ensuring all communications are clear, professional, and supportive.
• Contribute to the expansion of the service by attracting new referrals while maintaining an unwavering commitment to high-quality care as the organization grows