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Job Title: Registered Manager – Residential Services
Location: Gillingham, Dorset
Salary: £35,984 – £41,267 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Adult Residential Care / Learning Disabilities / Complex Needs

Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 24-hour residential service in Gillingham, Dorset, supporting adults with complex health needs, learning disabilities, and/or physical disabilities including cerebral palsy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed and dynamic individual to join a well-established, person-centred service and lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding care. About the Service:
The service provides long-term, high-quality residential care for adults with a range of complex conditions. The team focuses on promoting independence, dignity, and respect, enabling residents to lead full, meaningful lives. Care delivery is shaped through person-centred planning, ensuring that the needs, preferences, and aspirations of each individual are at the forefront of everything they do. Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and develop a team of care staff to ensure consistently high standards of care.
Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and all statutory/legal requirements.
Oversee the creation and implementation of person-centred support plans.
Manage service delivery to ensure it meets the individual needs of residents.
Ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of residents and staff at all times.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability.
Maintain and monitor staffing, budgets, audits, and quality assurance processes.Essential Requirements:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
Previous experience managing a residential care setting for adults with learning or physical disabilities.
Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and best practices in adult social care.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
A compassionate, person-centred approach with a commitment to quality care.Desirable:
Experience supporting individuals with complex physical needs, including cerebral palsy.
Working knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and mental capacity frameworks.What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary package: £35,984 to £41,267 DOE
A supportive senior leadership team
Opportunities for ongoing training and development
A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adultsBenefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
£250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
£250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
LTD and PAYE options available
Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
Specialist consultants offering single points of contact