Woodley, Reading
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24/7/365 GP access for colleagues and their families
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Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awardsAbout the Role
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Service Manager to lead our six-bed residential service in Woodley, Reading, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health needs.
This is a well-established service with a settled and experienced team, creating an excellent opportunity for a strong and confident leader to build on existing strengths, drive quality standards and continue delivering outstanding person-centred support.
As Registered Service Manager, you will work closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals, families and internal stakeholders to ensure the people we support achieve positive outcomes, maximise their independence and lead fulfilling lives. You will provide inspirational leadership to your team, ensuring the service remains compliant, safe and focused on delivering the highest standards of care and support.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Managing the day-to-day operation of the service
Leading, supporting and developing the staff team
Maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
Ensuring CQC and regulatory requirements are consistently met
Completing audits, reports and service reviews
Managing staffing, recruitment and performance within the service
Working in partnership with families, professionals and commissioners
Managing service budgets and resources effectively
Driving a positive, person-centred culture across the service
Participating in the on-call rota as requiredAbout You
We're looking for a confident and experienced manager who has:
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a regulated care setting
Experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs
A strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance requirements
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Experience driving quality and service improvement
A passion for delivering outstanding person-centred careEssential Criteria
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, currently working towards completion, or willing to undertake the qualification
2-3 years' experience in a Deputy Manager, Service Manager or equivalent leadership role within a regulated care environment
Experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and associated Mental Health needs
Strong understanding of CQC regulations, compliance requirements and quality standards
Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
Sound knowledge of governance, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skillsWhy Choose Us?
We embrace people's differences and encourage you to Be You. If you've got the passion to make someone's life better, we can provide the training and development opportunities you need to build a rewarding career.
We encourage our colleagues to Grow Together through excellent training, development and career progression opportunities within a sector-leading organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader looking to make a genuine difference within a stable service and support a dedicated team to achieve the very best outcomes for the people we support.
Apply today and help us make a real difference
Salary description
£39526.00 - £39526.00 per year