Registered Manager – The Blossoms, Manchester
Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Transform lives.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year, dependent on experience
Location: Manchester
Service: The Blossoms – Specialist 17-bed supported living service
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Employer: Select Support Partnerships
Make a Difference That Matters
Are you an inspiring social care leader who is passionate about empowering people, developing exceptional teams and delivering outstanding person-centred support?
Select Support Partnerships is looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead The Blossoms, our specialist 17-bed supported living service in Manchester, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to shape a service, inspire a team and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
We are looking for a leader who combines compassion with confidence, understands the importance of positive behavioural support and has the vision and determination to create an environment where people feel safe, valued, respected and empowered to achieve their potential.
If you thrive in a complex care environment and are motivated by improving people's quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
About The Blossoms
The Blossoms is a specialist 17-bed service providing support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, including individuals with complex support needs and behaviours that may challenge.
Every person we support has their own personality, preferences, aspirations and goals. Our approach is built around understanding each individual, recognising their strengths and ensuring that support is tailored to their needs.
As Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop their independence, exercise choice and live fulfilling lives.
You will lead a dedicated team, build strong relationships with families and professionals, and ensure that high standards of care, safety and dignity remain at the heart of everything we do.
The Opportunity
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, operational management and quality of The Blossoms.
You will have the opportunity to influence the culture of the service, develop your team and drive meaningful improvements that deliver better outcomes for the people we support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Team Development
- Provide visible, inspirational and consistent leadership, setting clear expectations and leading by example.
- Recruit, develop, coach and retain a skilled, confident and motivated team.
- Build a positive culture founded on compassion, dignity, respect, inclusion and accountability.
- Support staff to develop their knowledge, confidence and skills when working with people with complex needs.
- Quality of Care and Positive Outcomes
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing.
- Oversee the development and regular review of meaningful support plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans.
- Champion positive behavioural support, ensuring restrictive practices are minimised and appropriately monitored.
- Promote individual rights, dignity, inclusion and opportunities for people to achieve their personal goals.
- Safeguarding, Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring people are protected from harm and their rights are upheld.
- Monitor incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and quality indicators, ensuring timely action and learning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, legislation, contractual obligations and organisational policies.
- Lead inspection preparation, internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and high standards across the service.
- Partnerships and Collaborative Working
- Build positive relationships with families, advocates, commissioners, social workers and healthcare professionals.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure support is coordinated, responsive and focused on individual outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure people's voices, choices and aspirations remain central to decision-making.
- Operational and Financial Management
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, resources and budgets effectively.
- Ensure the service operates safely, efficiently and sustainably.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, staff performance and the experience of the people we support.
About You
We are looking for a confident, compassionate and experienced social care leader who understands the demands and rewards of managing a specialist service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs.
You will bring:
- Relevant leadership experience: A proven track record of managing or leading within a social care service, ideally supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
- Strong people management skills: The ability to inspire teams, develop talent, address challenges constructively and build a culture of accountability.
- A commitment to person-centred support: A genuine belief that every person deserves dignity, choice, independence and the opportunity to thrive.
- Knowledge of positive behavioural support: An understanding of proactive, person-centred approaches that improve quality of life and reduce the need for restrictive interventions.
- A strong safeguarding mindset: The confidence to recognise concerns, manage risk and ensure the people you support are protected.
- Regulatory and quality awareness: Experience of maintaining standards, preparing for inspections and driving continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills: The ability to build effective relationships with staff, families, professionals and external partners.
- Operational awareness: The ability to manage competing priorities, staffing resources, budgets and service performance effectively.
- Resilience and sound judgement: A calm, solutions-focused approach to complex situations and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- You will also need to meet the relevant requirements for the Registered Manager position, including applicable registration, qualification and regulatory requirements.
Above all, we want someone who leads with integrity, believes in the potential of every individual and is committed to creating a service that people are proud to call home.
What We Offer
We recognise that exceptional services are built by exceptional people. We want our Registered Manager to feel supported, valued and empowered to make a difference.
- Competitive salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Permanent opportunity: The chance to build and develop a service over the long term.
- Leadership impact: Real scope to influence service quality, team culture and outcomes for the people we support.
- Professional development: An opportunity to strengthen your leadership expertise and continue growing your career in social care.
- Meaningful work: The opportunity to make a tangible difference to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- Collaborative working: The chance to build strong partnerships with families, professionals and the wider support network.
Ready to Lead the Difference?
If you are an experienced social care leader who is passionate about quality, committed to person-centred support and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Join Select Support Partnerships as Registered Manager at The Blossoms and help us create a service where people are supported to live meaningful lives, teams are empowered to excel and high standards are part of everyday practice.
Apply today and bring your leadership, experience and passion to The Blossoms.
Select Support Partnerships is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, dignity and rights of the people we support. All appointments are subject to the appropriate safer recruitment checks and relevant regulatory requirements.
