Registered Manager - Adult Learning Disabilities

Location: South Shields
Salary: £40,000 + £5,000 salary uplift following successful CQC registration
Bonus: Management performance bonus
Job Type: Permanent

We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up to take operational responsibility for an established adult care service in South Shields.

The service supports adults with learning and physical disabilities across two neighbouring services, providing person-centred support that enables the people we support to live active, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that invests in its managers, provides progression opportunities and rewards strong performance.

As Registered Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the effective running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, compliance and staff performance.

You will:

• Lead, motivate and develop the management and care team


• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support


• Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the service


• Manage staffing, budgets and resources effectively


• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and legislation


• Monitor audits, quality, safeguarding and service performance


• Develop and improve the service and outcomes for the people supported


• Supervise and support Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Senior Support Workers


• Promote best practice and a positive team culture

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing an adult social care service


• Experience supporting adults with learning and/or physical disabilities


• Strong knowledge of the CQC framework


• Proven leadership and staff management experience


• Experience improving service quality and outcomes


• Strong organisational and administrative skills


• Good financial and operational awareness


• Level 5 Adult Social Care Management qualification, or willingness/eligibility to complete it

Deputy Managers with strong operational experience who are ready to take their first Registered Manager position are encouraged to apply.

• £5,000 annual salary uplift once CQC registration is completed


• Payment is backdated to your probation pass date


• Management performance bonus scheme


• Training and qualification opportunities


• Internal progression opportunities


• 24/7 confidential employee support


• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits


• Financial wellbeing support


• Gym, shopping and lifestyle discounts


• Supportive management environment

You won't be left to navigate registration alone.

The organisation provides support throughout the registration process, with the application prepared during the initial stages of employment and submitted following completion and verification of the required checks.

This is a genuinely person-centred service where the people supported are encouraged to get involved in activities and the local community.

From cooking and baking to arts and crafts, trips out, festivals and community activities, the focus is on supporting people to live the lives they want.

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge — or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Zoe Brown at Charles Hunter Associates for a confidential conversation.