Acting Registered Manager

Position: Acting Registered Manager (Permanent)
Acting Registered Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism Residential Service – AV1852

Location:

Wrexham, North East Wales

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week (5-months)

Salary: £50,000.00 P/A
Service Type:
Residential home supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism (5 residents)

About the Service

Avon Search and Selection are excited to be working with a Care provider of choice to help them source an experienced Home Manager to join their team at one their Private Specialist care facilities in North East Wales. Providing high-quality, person-centred support to five adult males with learning disabilities and autism, enabling them to live meaningful, fulfilled lives in a safe and supportive environment.

The semi-rural setting offers calm, space, and opportunity, while our dedicated team focuses on dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing. The company pride themselves on delivering consistent, compassionate care that is truly tailored to each individual.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the home and drive excellence in care, leadership, and compliance.

As the CIW Registered Manager, you will have full accountability for the day-to-day management of the service and for ensuring compliance with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and associated regulations.

You will provide strong, visible leadership to your team while ensuring the people we support receive outstanding, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for a values-driven leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a multidisciplinary staff team
Maintain registration with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and ensure full regulatory compliance
Embed a positive, person-centred culture focused on dignity, choice, and individual outcomes
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and the delivery of individualised support plans
Ensure safe, effective support for individuals who may display behaviours that challenge
Manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training, and development
Maintain high standards of quality, safeguarding, health and safety, and medication management
Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure financial sustainability
Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
Lead on continuous improvement, audits, and quality assurance

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a management role within Learning Disabilities and/or Autism services
Registered Manager experience (or readiness to register) with CIW or CQC
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or evidence of working towards it
Strong understanding of CIW or CQC regulations, best practice, and quality frameworks
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge (desirable)
Resilient, compassionate, and confident leader with excellent communication skills
A values-driven approach with a genuine passion for making a difference

Why Join Us

Lead a small, well-established service with a strong community feel
Opportunity to make a real, lasting impact on people’s lives
Supportive organisation committed to quality and staff development
Beautiful working environment
A role where your leadership truly matters
Very strong career progression available within organisation

If you are an experienced, compassionate leader ready to take ownership of a high-quality LD and Autism service, we would love to hear from you