Registered Service Manager – LD, Autism & Forensic

Title: Registered Service Manager - LD, Autism & Forensic

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Do you have at least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager within adult social care services?

Are you an experienced leader with a strong forensic background?

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be working with an industry-leading care provider, supporting them in the appointment of a Registered Service Manager for a confidential hire to lead a premier service based in Lancashire.

Our client is renowned for delivering exceptional, person-centred care and specialist supported living solutions to individuals with complex needs. Recognised nationally for their high-quality standards and outstanding organisational culture, they invest heavily in their leadership teams. They offer access to a dedicated Leadership Academy, empowering managers to unlock their full potential while providing an industry-leading benefits package, top-tier wellbeing initiatives, and clear avenues for continued career development.

The Role:

As the Registered Service Manager, you will take overall responsibility for an established, 8-bed complex service specialising in Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

This is a fully-staffed, high-performing service operating with zero agency usage. You will oversee a strong and well-structured operational team, supported directly by 2 Deputy Managers, alongside a robust shift structure consisting of 10 staff on day shifts and 7 on night shifts. Your role will focus on ensuring the service operates efficiently, achieves statutory compliance and CQC quality excellence, and delivers positive, empowering outcomes for the 8 individuals residing in the service.

You will work closely with your Regional Leadership and local multi-disciplinary teams to promote quality assurance, manage service budgets, and inspire a culture of growth, safety, and high performance across the workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enable the people supported within the service to lead fulfilling, independent lives and achieve their full potential.
• Lead, mentor, and empower the staff team—including 2 Deputy Managers—ensuring regular supervision, personal growth, and team wellbeing are prioritised.
• Maintain full CQC registration and ensure the service operates in full alignment with legal, clinical, statutory, and organisational obligations.
• Oversee and effectively manage financial performance and service budgets while upholding exceptional standards of care.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate management reporting to ensure maximum compliance and quality assurance across the service.
• Cultivate a positive, person-centred service culture that operates efficiently without reliance on agency staff.
• Oversee robust risk assessments, positive behaviour support plans, and forensic care management strategies tailored to complex needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Registered Manager within adult social care / supported living or residential services.
• Proven hands-on experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health background / complex needs.
• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (with a willingness to hold or work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management).
• Registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or the ability to meet CQC registration requirements immediately.
• Strong leadership, operational, financial, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible and confident approach to operational leadership, including participating in an on-call rota as required.
• A genuine passion for delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care to empower individuals with complex needs.

Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Working Pattern:

Full-time, permanent role (working on a shift/flexible basis as required by the service, including on-call responsibilities).

Contact Details:

Andy at Compass Associates

0161 527 9632

[email protected]

Recommendations & Referrals:

Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation.

About Compass Associates:

Established in 2009, Compass Associates is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.