Job Description

Care is Central

is looking for a like-minded, compassionate, and committed individual to lead our short breaks service for people with learning and physical disabilities--

Camellia Court

--as

Registered Manager

.

Camellia Court is a brand-new service located within Red Kite Meadows, a state-of-the-art care village in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. Developed in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council, this service is set to launch soon and will provide person-centred support for up to six individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, as well as up to two individuals with physical disabilities.

This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new service from the ground up. You'll play a key role in building a strong, dedicated team--personally selecting your own support workers and team leaders to help launch and grow the service. At

Care is Central

, you'll be part of an organisation that truly values its workforce, prioritises professional development, celebrates achievements, and fosters a positive, collaborative working culture.

Join us on our mission to serve the people of Central Bedfordshire by helping them, treating them well, and providing the best possible care and support.

Main Duties of a Registered Manager:

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

: Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations, Health and Social Care Act, and all relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.

Lead Person-Centred Care

: Champion and oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

Staff Recruitment & Management

: Recruit, develop, and lead a skilled, compassionate team, including support workers and team leaders, ensuring effective performance and supervision.

Service Development

: Lead the ongoing development and improvement of the service, including implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and quality assurance systems.

Family & Stakeholder Engagement

: Build strong, respectful relationships with service users, their families, external professionals, and local authorities.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

: Take lead responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management within the service.

Care Planning & Reviews

: Oversee the development, implementation, and regular review of personalised care plans and support strategies.

Promote Inclusion & Rights

: Uphold and advocate for the rights, choices, and dignity of people with learning disabilities, promoting independence and inclusion.

Budget & Resource Management

: Manage the service budget effectively, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial accountability.

Drive Quality & Outcomes

: Monitor service outcomes, conduct audits, respond to feedback, and lead on continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a

Good

or

Outstanding

CQC rating.

Requirements:

First and foremost, our priority is that you share our values, have a passion for helping others, can work positively within a team (even when things aren't easy!) and bring joy and laughter to the role, both with those we support and those we work with.

In addition to this, we require a minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role within learning disability services, of which at least 1 year must be as a registered manager.

We do also need you to:

Be eligible to work in the UK (Please note we do not offer Sponsorship) Have strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written A caring nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life. Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Paid for by us)

What We Can Offer You:

A supportive, positive and proactive workplace that cares about people and values treating them well A salary range of 37,500 - 42,000 depending on experience. Brand new, state of the art facilities to work within. An employee assistance and wellbeing support service to help in times of need. Multiple platforms to access high street discounts and offer schemes, including a Blue Light Card. Company Sick Pay (Terms Apply) 28 days statutory annual leave

Plus

, an additional 5 day's contractual annual leave

PLUS

, Your Birthday off as paid discretionary leave Paid induction training, including gaining a recognised Care Certificate Opportunity to obtain NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care on completion of probation to enhance career development. Double pay on Christmas day/Boxing Day/New Year's Day Free uniform & DBS checks Enrolment in the company pension scheme (But you can opt out if you wish) Plus other employee benefits

Skills and Attributes - Our Values, Your Values:

We need all team members to model our organisational C.A.R.E values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect & Empowerment and actively promote a culture that:

Drives Continuous Improvement: Encourages innovation, service development and high-quality delivery across all areas. Delivers with Compassion: Embeds empathy and person-centred principles in all decision-making and quality assurance. Champions Person-Led Care: Embodies and promotes the values of My Home Life and Think Local Act Personal. Positive Collaborator: Actively engages with the wider team to drive growth, work collaboratively, utilise individual skills and strengths, and fosters positive, meaningful and respectful working relations.

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the apply button and submit a CV which we consider to be your expression of interest. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss the role, arrange an interview and send a link to an application form to you. If you relish in meeting new people, caring for others and would like to work for a company that supports and celebrates our hard-working staff, then please apply.

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received and we may close this position upon finding a suitable candidate. We are not able to contact or provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

To Find Out More About the Role:

If you wish to find out more about this role, please email James Parker at james.parker@careiscentral.org.uk

To Find Out More About Care is Central:

To find out more about Care is Central and our vision to be the leading provider of adult social care services in Central Bedfordshire, please visit our website: www.careiscentral.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,500.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person