3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract
£45,000 per annum
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager for our CQC-registered service supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs. We are open to exceptional candidates who might still be developing parts of their skillset but if you are a strong, values-led leader, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
You will lead a skilled team and ensure the people we support live safely, confidently and with dignity. You will create an environment where:
Staff feel supported and competent
Families feel included
Professionals feel informed
People we support feel valued and in controlWhat We are Looking For
Ideally you will bring:
Experience leading a registered or residential LD/Autism/Complex Needs service
Confidence managing 24/7 rotas, on-call decisions and crisis response
A calm, structured and people-focused leadership styleExperience in any of the following would be ideal:
PEG/enteral feeding
Medication governance (MARs, audits, controlled drugs)
Diabetes management
Dysphagia & mealtime safety
Epilepsy management including rescue medication
Staff competency training and sign-offWe value experience with:
CQC KLOEs and Good/Outstanding outcomes
PIRs, statutory notifications, action plans
Continuous improvement planning
Safeguarding Adults (L3), MCA/DoLS
Incident reporting, risk management and audits
Health & safety, risk assessments and emergency response
IT confidence in a care system (e.g., Nourish) is helpful, but training will be providedWho Should Apply
We welcome applications from:
Leaders with strong LD/autism/complex care experience seeking progression
Clinically confident leaders developing governance skills
Values-led individuals committed to high-quality, person-centred care
Deputy Managers ready to step upWhy Join Hightown?
Competitive Salary £45,000 per annum for a 37.5-hour week.
Blue Light Card - Access thousands of discounts for local and national retailers
33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.
Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite after induction period.
Monthly Attendance Bonus
Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary.
Free On-site Gym Access
We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer
Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year