Job summary
Registered Manager
Location: Clacton on Sea, CO16 9BB
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet service needs)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Make a Difference Every Day
We're one of the UK's leading adult social care providers, supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives through Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services.
Mill Lane is a 4-bed residential service supporting adult male and females with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy . The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals.
People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, including swimming, dancing, walking and holidays, helping them to stay engaged, active and connected.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Management experience within adult social care.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care (or willingness to achieve it).
Knowledge of social care legislation and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or acquired brain injuries.
Budget, rota and performance management experience.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
Experience driving quality and compliance through audits and action planning.
Desirable:
Knowledge of therapeutic and non-aversive support approaches.
Full UK driving licence.
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 03 December 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: L0108-26-0049
- Job locations: Royal Court, Basil Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7SL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Make a Difference Every Day
We're one of the UK's leading adult social care providers, supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives through Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services.
Mill Lane is a 4-bed residential service supporting adult male and females with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy . The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals.
People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, including swimming, dancing, walking and holidays, helping them to stay engaged, active and connected.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you'll lead a singular home or a group of services, ensuring excellent care, strong team performance, compliance, and sustainable service delivery.
Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, you'll work closely with colleagues, families, commissioners and other stakeholders to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.
You'll lead across our three key priorities:
Quality Deliver outstanding care, support and governance.
People Inspire, develop and support high-performing teams.
Performance Manage resources effectively to ensure sustainable service success.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- Management experience within adult social care.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care (or willingness to achieve it).
- Knowledge of social care legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or acquired brain injuries.
- Budget, rota and performance management experience.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Experience driving quality and compliance through audits and action planning.
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of therapeutic and non-aversive support approaches.
- Full UK driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Why Join Us?
We believe in rewarding and supporting our colleagues. Alongside competitive pay, you'll receive:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Your birthday off (after one year's service)
Enhanced sick pay
Pension scheme
Additional holiday linked to length of service
Industry-leading recognition programmes
Health, wellbeing and financial support
Ongoing training and career development
Recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years and winners of the 2026 Health & Social Care Industry Award, we're proud of the positive, people-focused culture we've built.
If you're a passionate leader ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Employer details
- Employer name: ivolve Care & Support
- Address: Royal Court, Basil Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7SL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://ivolve.care/