Join Jacobs Lodge as a Registered Manager and use your compassion and leadership to make a meaningful difference every day. Our 8-bedded service provides respite and short-stay support for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs, offering both planned and emergency stays. This is an opportunity to shape high-quality care while growing your career with Hampshire's largest care provider. What you'll do:

Lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that meets CQC standards, clinical requirements and organisational policies.
Manage resources, staffing and budgets effectively to ensure safe, skilled and well-organised services that meet service user's needs.
Provide strong, inspiring leadership that builds a confident workforce, promotes evidence-based practice and drives continuous improvement.
Oversee quality assurance, audits and compliance activity, ensuring services meet statutory, regulatory and internal standards.
Build positive relationships with service users, families, staff, partners and external agencies to shape and improve service delivery.
Support team and individual development through supervision, training, performance planning and the implementation of new practice initiatives.

Strong knowledge of legislation, CQC regulations, Health & Safety, equality and diversity and the statutory framework for adult social care.
Proven experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager in a relevant care setting, with a track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement.
Skilled in people management, team building and inspiring others, with excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Confident in analysing data, interpreting complex information and managing budgets effectively.
Committed to inclusive, person-centred practice and providing high-quality support for vulnerable adults.
A role-model for organisational values - accountable, flexible, compassionate and responsive to changing needs.

Career growth and development: Take on a new challenge and make a significant impact.
Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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