Registered Service Manager – Learning Disabilities Services, Blackpool

Location: Blackpool, FY1
Position: Permanent Contract
Salary: £34,000.00 - £36,000.00 per annum

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Service Manager to lead and oversee a network of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex needs in the Blackpool area. This is a senior role requiring strong operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to person-centred care.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing, while meeting all regulatory and contractual standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead a dedicated team and influence service development locally.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of supported living and outreach services across multiple sites.
  • Ensure all services are fully compliant with CQC standards and internal quality requirements.
  • Promote person-centred, strengths-based approaches that enable people to live fulfilling lives.
  • Undertake the role of Registered Manager and maintain compliance across the network.
  • Develop and implement service and business plans aligned to quality, financial, and operational goals.
  • Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing staff team.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with families, health and social care professionals, and community partners.
  • Manage budgets effectively and monitor service-level finances.
  • Promote a culture of safeguarding, continuous improvement, and service user involvement.
  • Participate in the on-call rota and provide hands-on support when required.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Proven experience managing or supervising teams across multiple service locations.
  • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and best practices in supported living.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to achieve).
  • Confident in leading services through inspections, audits, and quality assurance processes.
  • Ability to assess risk, manage complex situations, and drive service improvement.
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
  • A compassionate, person-centred approach and commitment to empowering service users.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).


Benefits

  • Salary progression based on experience and performance.
  • 30 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays.
  • Additional birthday holiday bonus.
  • Company sick pay scheme (after qualifying period).
  • Life assurance scheme (2x annual salary).
  • Access to funded qualifications and professional development.
  • Pension scheme and employee discount platform.
  • Staff recognition and long service awards.
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Mileage/travel expense reimbursement.


Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re a passionate and experienced social care leader looking for your next challenge, apply now and help shape the future of care in Blackpool.