Why this role could be right for you:At Dignus Group, we create safe, supportive homes for adults with complex needs who may need extra help to live independently and achieve the goals that matter most to them. Across our services, Dignus Specialist Care and DignusSupport, we provide residential care andsupported living for people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and physical or sensory disabilities.As a Registered Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, and performance of the service, ensuring exceptional person-centred care is delivered every day.This is a rewarding senior leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape culture, develop your team, drive service improvement, and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.If you are an experienced care leader with a passion for quality, compliance, and developing high-performing teams, this could be the perfect next step in your career.What we offer:33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysBenenden Health plan for added peace of mind£500 employee referral schemeCompany pension tosupport your futureEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeingsupportLife assurance at 2x annual salaryBlue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel, and leisurePaid training and access to recognised qualifications tosupport career progressionClear development pathways and opportunities to progress within the organisationWhat the role involves:As a Registered Manager, you’ll lead the overall running, performance, and strategic development of the service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care delivery.This includes:Leading the day-to-day running of the home and overall service performanceManaging and developing Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, and Support WorkersEnsuring high standards of person-centred care, safeguarding, and regulatory complianceOverseeing care plans, risk assessments, audits, medication systems, and documentationManaging budgets, petty cash, financial oversight, and value for moneyCreating rotas and ensuring safe staffing levels that meet service needsLeading recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, supervisions, and performance managementManaging incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and regulatory notificationsWorking closely with families, local authorities, CQC, commissioners, and external professionalsDriving quality assurance, KPI performance, audits, and continuous service improvementLeading team meetings, staff engagement, and service development initiativesSupporting transitions, new admissions, and community integration outcomesMaintaining strong oversight of health & safety, environmental, and medication complianceTaking on-call responsibility and leading emergency response when requiredWorking pattern:This is a full-time leadership role, working Monday to Friday, combining operational oversight, leadership responsibilities, and visibility within the service.Flexibility is essential, and the role may include some evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities where required.What we’re looking for:We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers, strong Deputy Managers ready to step up, or proven care leaders with multi-level leadership experience.You may be a great fit if you have:Experience supporting adults with complex needs in a leadership roleStrong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and complianceExperience managing teams, rotas, budgets, and service performanceConfidence leading audits, KPI delivery, and quality improvementExcellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skillsA calm, resilient, and person-centred management styleA genuine passion for developing people and improving livesA level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is highly desirable, although development support is available for the right candidate.We welcome everyone:Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.
