Registered Manager - Children's Residential Service (Autism Specialist)
Are you an inspiring leader ready to shape a brand-new, purpose-built home for young people with Autism?
We're seeking a Registered Manager to launch and lead our new 4-bed residential facility in Exeter, part of an established, values-driven organisation. This is more than management-it's a chance to build a culture from the ground up, ensuring exceptional care and life-changing outcomes for young people with complex needs.
Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
Role: Full-time | Ofsted-regulated | On-call required
Your Impact:
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Be the heartbeat of the home-oversee day-to-day operations across two adjoining bungalows, ensuring safety, compliance, and outstanding care.
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Lead by example, mentoring a dedicated team to deliver trauma-informed, autism-specific support with empathy and professionalism.
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Champion safeguarding as the service's lead, ensuring every young person's physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
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Design personalised care plans with therapeutic approaches, regularly reviewing progress with staff, families, and multi-agency partners.
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Drive quality through audits, staff training, and collaborative relationships with healthcare/education providers.
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Manage resources wisely-balance budgets, rotas, and maintenance while keeping the home nurturing and homely.
What You'll Bring:
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and hands-on experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in Ofsted-regulated settings.
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Proven expertise supporting young people with Autism-you understand sensory needs, communication strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
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Resilience and vision-you'll navigate challenging behaviours while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
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Compliance know-how-deep knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and therapeutic best practices.
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A collaborative spirit-you'll build trust with families, social workers, and staff, ensuring seamless care transitions.
Why This Role Stands Out:
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Pioneer a new service-shape its ethos, practices, and legacy from day one.
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Autonomy with support-join an established company with resources to help you succeed.
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Growth-focused-lead a team where training and innovation are prioritised.
This is your opportunity to create a home where young people with Autism don't just cope, they thrive!
Ready to make your mark? Send your CV to Ashlly.Ally@search.co.uk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
