Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced CQC Registered Care Manager to oversee supported living services across Birmingham and Coventry.
This role involves managing services that support adults with learning disabilities and autism, including individuals with forensic backgrounds, offending histories (including sexual offences), and those transitioning from secure settings such as prison.
You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, promoting independence, dignity, and positive outcomes for service users.
Service Overview
Small supported living services across two locations
Self-contained flats promoting independent living
Multi-site management responsibilityKey Responsibilities
Hold and maintain CQC registration for the service
Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and legislation
Lead and manage day-to-day service operations
Deliver high-quality, person-centred support
Embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
Oversee risk assessments, care planning, and safeguarding
Manage staff teams including recruitment, supervision, and performance
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
Lead audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes
Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholdersCandidate Requirements
Registered with CQC as a Care Manager (essential)
Proven experience in supported living / learning disabilities / autism services
Strong experience working with:
Forensic backgrounds
Offending histories (including sexual offences)
Individuals transitioning from prison or secure settings
Mental health needs
Challenging behaviours (verbal & physical)
Complex and physical care needs
Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Experience in leading and managing staff teamsEssential Criteria
Full UK Driving Licence
Access to own vehicle (multi-site role)
Flexibility to work occasional weekends, lates, and on-call dutiesWorking Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Flexibility required based on service needsWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Opportunity to lead and develop services
Supportive senior management structure
Career progression within a growing organisationCompliance
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Subject to Enhanced DBS and referencesKey Skills / Keywords
Registered Manager, Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, PBS, Positive Behaviour Support, CQC, Forensic, Offenders, Ex-Offenders, Mental Health, Challenging Behaviour, Complex Needs, Safeguarding, Birmingham, Coventry
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year