Registered Care Home Manager

Registered Care Home Manager – New Specialist Autism Service – Swindon

Are you an experienced, passionate leader ready to shape a brand-new service from the ground up?

We are proud to announce the opening of a new, bespoke registered residential service in Swindon, designed to support adults who are autistic and have complex learning disabilities. As our Home Manager, you will play a vital role in launching and leading a high‑quality, person‑centred service that truly makes a difference.

About the Service

Our new residential setting will provide specialist, 24‑hour support for individuals who are autistic and have complex behavioural needs, focusing on positive behavioural support (PBS), structure, and meaningful outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something from day one – shaping the culture, building your own team, and setting the standard for excellence.

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader with a strong background in supporting people who are autistic and have learning disabilities. You’ll have a passion for quality, compliance, and person‑led care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a managerial role within a learning disability/Autism service
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care (or working towards)
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and experience achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings
• Skilled in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), risk management, and safeguarding
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop staff teams
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills
• Experience opening a new service
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of working with PBM or similar

We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who are not UK residents.

We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who have not been employed by a UK organisation before.

What Others Say “There’s nothing better than watching someone's mental health and independence improve under your care.”

Support Worker

“As a newly qualified nurse I’ve been supported really, really well by my manager and progressed to senior staff nurse within a year of qualifying...”

Staff Nurse

“I have been made very welcome at Heatherwood Court Hospital since starting here. The teams on the wards are skilled and enthusiastic about the quality of patient care...”

Manager

“I have been working here full‑time for more than 8 years. The Senior Management care about the individuals in their service and ensure standards are audited regularly to ensure optimum care levels are provided...”

Senior Staff Nurse

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