Registered Manager – Bedford
Residential Care | Adults with Autism, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
Salary: £33,540 per annum | Permanent | Full-time

Why Join CareTech?

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Free training to achieve qualifications in Social Care
• Access to free online training courses across multiple topics
• DBS check paid before you start
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £250 per referral
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening & recognition schemes
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• CareTech Foundation grants for family & friends

Your Role

• Lead and direct the day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with CQC standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to deliver best practice.
• Oversee dynamic support plans tailored to each resident’s needs and aspirations.
• Manage budgets, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external agencies.
• Drive quality improvement and service development.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a residential care service.
• Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve).
• Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and achieving high safeguarding standards.

About CareTech
Established in 1993, CareTech Community Services operates over 250 services nationwide, supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating opportunities for independence.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.
CareTech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Some roles may require male or female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010