Registered Manager – Autism & Complex Learning Disabilities

4-Bedded Residential Service | Manchester

£46,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a respected and well-established provider of specialist residential care in the North of England. We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to take leadership of a 4-bedded residential service in Wigan, which opened in March 2025.

This purpose-built service provides tailored 1:1 support to adults with profound learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge. All residents are local authority referrals.

Your Role

As Registered Manager, you will hold full operational responsibility for the home, reporting directly to the Area Manager. Your focus will be:

- Leading and developing a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care

- Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidance

- Working with the organisation’s quality team to drive continuous improvement

- Building a positive, inclusive environment for staff and residents

- Managing budgets effectively and demonstrating commercial awareness

This is a strong opportunity for a capable, hands-on leader with a solid background in complex care who wants to drive quality and stability in a developing service.

What We’re Looking For

- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)

- At least 3 years’ experience managing or deputising within a similar residential or supported living service

- Strong background supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs

- Good knowledge of CQC regulations and KLOEs

- Excellent people management, communication, and leadership skills

- Clear DBS

Salary & Benefits

Up to £46,900 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Free meals and refreshments during shifts

- Simply Health cashback scheme (dental, optical, physio and more)

- Care Friends referral and reward scheme

- Employee of the Month recognition and bonus opportunities

- Company pension scheme

Location

Based in Wigan – easily commutable from Worsley, Manchester, Eccles, Bolton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, and Westhoughton.

Interview Process

- Initial informal chat with the Head of Adult Services or Operations Director

- If successful, a panel interview including a 10-minute presentation with the Area Manager, Head of Adult Services, and a senior team member

Contact Details

For further information or to apply, contact Andy at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9632 or email amunyimi@compassltd.co.uk

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Compass Associates

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.