Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom
£45,000 - £50,000
Permanent
Registered Manager – Autism Support Services | Bideford, Devon
Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager looking to make a real difference in the lives of autistic adults? Our client, a leading provider of autism support and residential care, is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a specialist service in Bideford. Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to transforming lives through person-centred care and support.
About the Role:
As a Registered Manager, you will oversee all aspects of a residential service supporting 12 adults with autism and complex needs in a bespoke environment. Your leadership will ensure outstanding care, staff development, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the service to deliver exceptional person-centred care
- Ensure individual outcomes are achieved for people supported
- Maintain high standards of quality and continuous improvement
- Fully comply with all relevant legislation and regulations
- Assess and meet individual needs through tailored programmes and behaviour support
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure service sustainability
- Supervise and develop staff performance
- Liaise with external agencies, healthcare professionals, and families
- Promote positive, inclusive, and person-centred approaches
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience managing a care team
- Strong knowledge of care standards and legislation
- Excellent business and financial management skills
- Accurate report-writing abilities
- QCF Level 5 or equivalent qualification
- Full UK driving license
- Compassionate, proactive, and flexible approach
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with buy/sell options
- Enhanced overtime and sleep-in payments
- Healthcare Cash Plan and life assurance at 2x salary
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling
- Free subscription to Headspace app for mindfulness and wellbeing
- Continuous training, including autism awareness
- Staff discount schemes and salary sacrifice benefits such as car schemes and private health insurance
- Loyalty rewards including Blue Light Card and £200 referral bonus
Location:
Based in Bideford, North Devon, supporting adults with autism in a specially designed environment that fosters independence and wellbeing.
Ready to make a meaningful impact? If you have the leadership skills and passion for delivering outstanding autism support, we want to hear from you.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone. All staff are required to have a criminal background check to protect the people they support. An Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but is not essential. Applications are particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism who are suitably qualified and experienced for the role.
