Service Manager (Registered Manager)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Worthing
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,129 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Management experience CQC standards Safeguarding Risk management Client support Staff management Learning disabilities Mental Health

FULL DESCRIPTION

Role: Service Manager (Registered Manager) - Learning Disabilities Location: Alinora, Worthing

Salary: £35,129 per year plus *allowances

Hours: 37 per week - rostered hours include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you need for the role:

  • Passion for leading teams that deliver outstanding care.
  • Management experience (Deputy Manager or above) in learning disabilities or care home settings, including safeguarding, risk and health & safety management.
  • Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, CQC standards, the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and safeguarding.
  • Skilled in comprehensive client support, including medical management and accurate medication handling and record-keeping.
  • Experience supporting individuals with diverse physical and cognitive needs, including learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
  • Confident in managing challenging behaviours and distress.
  • Proven staff management skills: supervision, coaching, recruitment, and rostering.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
  • Understanding of CQC requirements — you’ll be the registered manager, supported by a central compliance team.
  • Patient and empathetic approach.
  • Willingness to complete [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s training in health and social care, moving and handling, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, safety, and risk protocols.
  • Comfortable supporting clients with intimate and personal care.
  • Enhanced DBS check (paid for by [Employer hidden]).

What would be nice:

  • Experience managing an operational service budget, including resource management to ensure staffing levels meet client needs while keeping within budget constraints.
  • Experience managing a learning disabilities service with a good or outstanding CQC rating.
  • An understanding of Makaton or non-verbal communication.
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