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Job Title: Registered Service Manager – Supported Living – Learning Disabilities

Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week, primarily on-site

Location: Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull

 

This position does not offer sponsorship. We are unable to accept applications from individuals who require a visa to work in the UK.

 

Overview:

 

We are partnering with one of the country’s leading charities supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to recruit a Registered Service Manager for a CQC-registered supported living locality service. The role covers multiple properties across Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and surrounding areas.

 

This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a confident, values-driven leader with strong operational experience in adult learning disability services. You will be a visible presence across services, working closely with senior colleagues and local commissioners. You will oversee day-to-day service delivery, manage and support the team, and ensure safe, person-centred support.

 

You will play a key role in maintaining CQC compliance, preparing for inspections, and driving measured growth within the locality. This position is suited to a proactive manager or experienced deputy ready to lead a committed staff team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide operational leadership across multiple supported living properties, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
  • Act as the CQC Registered Manager for the locality, maintaining compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
  • Lead, support, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive, inclusive culture.
  • Drive service growth, build relationships with local authorities and commissioners, and oversee portfolio development in line with organisational objectives.
  • Monitor service performance, identify gaps or risks, and implement improvements to enhance outcomes and operational effectiveness.
  • Oversee staffing, rota planning, and resource allocation to ensure commissioned hours are delivered safely and efficiently.
  • Act as a point of contact for families, commissioners, and external stakeholders, representing the service confidently.
  • Contribute operational insights to inform wider service strategy and organisational developments.
  • Work primarily on-site, visiting services regularly, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience as a Registered Manager or senior/deputy manager in adult social care, ideally within learning disability supported living.
  • Strong operational oversight across multiple properties, managing teams effectively.
  • In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and experience preparing for inspections and maintaining compliance.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with staff, service users, families, and stakeholders.
  • Track record of delivering person-centred support, managing change, and contributing to service growth.
  • Ability to work across multiple locations with flexibility for some evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.
  • Values-driven, proactive, and resilient, with the confidence to challenge poor practice and champion high standards.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary package (£35,000–£38,000)
  • Primarily site-based role with some flexibility around working hours.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape high-quality supported living services across the locality.
  • Involvement in operational strategy, service expansion, and tenders.
  • Access to training and development to enhance leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance skills.
  • A positive, collaborative culture that values staff wellbeing, professional growth, and hands-on leadership.

Contact Details

 

If you wish to either apply or gain further information, please contact Ed at Compass Associates on 02394 214 487 or email [email protected]

  

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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers or £200 charity donation for each successful recommendation.

 

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