Autism & Positive Behaviour Support Registered Manager in Poole

Location: Poole, Bournemouth

Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week

Salary: £42,281.26 per annum

Closing Date: 27th February 2026

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Are you motivated, competent and experienced? Then we have the job for you, apply below or contact us for more information.

We are seeking a highly motivated Autism & Positive Behaviour Support Registered Manager to work closely with the Operations Manager, leading and directly line managing a support team across Poole and Bournemouth. You will oversee high quality support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and behaviours of concern living in their own homes, ensuring individuals are at the heart of all we do. You will be working in a complex needs transition home for adults between age of 16 – 25 and supporting them to transition from childhood into adulthood. You will oversee high quality support for adults with learning disabilities living in their own homes, ensuring individuals are at the heart of all we do.

You will lead by example, championing outstanding, personalised support and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will create a culture where your team feel valued, supported and equipped with the skills, confidence and tools to deliver the best possible outcomes. Success in this role means individuals receive the highest quality support and are empowered to live their best lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred and empowering support, ensuring safeguarding, MCA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Promote independence, communication and meaningful community participation.
• Recruit, train and support a skilled, values-driven team, providing supervision, coaching and effective performance management.
• Maintain strong communication, a positive team culture and efficient rota planning.
• Ensure high CQC standards and compliance with audits, contractual requirements, H&S, fire safety and GDPR.
• Manage service budgets effectively and work collaboratively with families, commissioners and professionals.
• Lead Autism and PBS assessments, behaviour analysis and data-informed behaviour support plans.
• Use assessment tools (AFLS, FAI), deliver PBS/Autism training and contribute to Communities of Practice.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent), including Principles of Leadership & Management, or willingness to complete.
• Experience delivering high quality, personalised support in Health and Social Care.
• Practical experience supporting people with autism and/or complex behaviour.
• Understanding of support planning, risk assessing and reviewing personalised support.
• Ability to lead, motivate and coach teams, set clear expectations and manage performance.
• Confident, professional, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ICT systems including Microsoft Office and digital care platforms (e.g., iPlanit).
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and PRIDE values.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends, bank holidays, waking nights or sleep-ins.
• Ability to coach staff in managing behaviours that challenge and promote reflective practice.

Desirable:

• PBS, PBM or NAPPI Accredited Trainer — or commitment to register within 3 months.
• Experience managing teams, setting objectives and achieving goals.
• Skills in person-centred rota planning.
• Experience developing behaviour support plans for individuals with complex needs or autism.
• Knowledge of Health & Social Care Act 2008, CQC requirements and guidelines, Social housing regulatory frameworks, and experience with budget and financial management.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours).
• Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development.
• Access to Perks at Work with discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and more.
• Long service awards payable in 5-year increments.
• Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service).
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance.
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment).

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Evidence of right to work will be required. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — reflected in our values, behaviours, and the way we work together. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Ryan Brummitt (Executive Director of Support) oversees safeguarding arrangements at Advance.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. We are committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

All newly appointed staff receive an induction and learn about our PRIDE values, expectations of how they should treat customers and commitments as a member of staff.

About the Organisation

Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives, providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We invest in our staff, providing training and support to succeed, gain qualifications and realise career aspirations. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.