Location: Crowthorne
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Independence. Transform Lives.
Are you an experienced care leader ready to make a lasting impact? We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in Crowthorne.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious manager who is committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement within a well-established service.
As Registered Manager, you will have the autonomy to lead, inspire, and shape a positive culture where individuals are empowered to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives.
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and service delivery are maintained.
Working closely with your leadership team, you will create an environment where both colleagues and the people you support can thrive. You will champion person-centred approaches, promote independence and inclusion, and ensure the service consistently meets regulatory and organisational expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the residential service, ensuring excellent standards of care and support.
- Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
- Promote a culture of dignity, choice, independence, and empowerment.
- Develop, implement, and review high-quality support plans using Active Support principles.
- Build strong relationships with families, advocates, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
- Drive quality assurance, service improvement, and positive outcomes for individuals supported.
- Oversee budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
- Recruit, motivate, coach, and develop a skilled and engaged staff team.
- Monitor safeguarding practices and ensure the wellbeing of all individuals supported.
- Ensure accurate records, reports, and care documentation are maintained.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- Experience working within a residential care environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience in health and social care.
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, care legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
Desirable
- Previous Registered Manager experience.
- Experience managing budgets and service performance.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
- A proven track record of achieving positive CQC outcomes.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support towards further qualifications and career progression
- A supportive and inclusive working culture
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
- Autonomy to lead and develop a successful service
Our Values
Everything we do is built around four core values:
Kindness | Respect | Belonging | Empowerment
We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.
Safeguarding Commitment
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Adult Workforce) and satisfactory pre-employment screening.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expect all employees to share this commitment.
Apply Now
If you're a compassionate and experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a team that is dedicated to creating opportunities, building independence, and helping people live their best lives.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.