Registered Manager (Mill Lane)NHS

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.

Job description

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.

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.