Care Manager

Registered Manager – Supported Living
Location: Reading Area
Salary: Up to £37,000 (increasing to £40,000–£45,000 with service growth)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week + on-call responsibilities
Service Type: Learning Disability, ADHD & Autism – Young Adults
We are seeking an ambitious and driven Registered Manager to lead and grow a supported living service for young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism in the Reading area. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a service with huge potential, where your salary will grow in line with the success and expansion of the business.
About the Role:
The home is already acquired, and now we are looking for a strong leader to take it to the next level — focusing on growth, recruitment, compliance, and service quality. You’ll have the chance to build a passionate team, create a supportive environment for young adults, and work closely with the senior team to shape the future direction of the service.
Key Responsibilities:

• Register with CQC as the Registered Manager for the service
• Lead the launch, management, and growth of the supported living service
• Oversee compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements
• Recruit, train, and develop a dedicated care team
• Manage day-to-day operations, including budgets and resources
• Build strong relationships with young adults, families, and stakeholders
• Support business growth and expansion plans for additional services

Requirements:

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Strong leadership and growth-focused mindset
• Knowledge of learning disability, autism, and ADHD care (preferred, but open to candidates from elderly care backgrounds with service growth experience)
• Excellent understanding of CQC compliance and best practice
• Strong communication, recruitment, and team development skills

What We Offer:

• Starting salary up to £37,000 with clear progression to £40,000–£45,000 as the service grows
• The opportunity to shape and expand a supported living service from the ground up
• 37.5-hour working week plus on-call responsibilities
• Career development and long-term growth within an expanding organisation

If you’re a motivated care leader with the ambition to grow a high-quality supported living service and make a real impact in young adults' lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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