Job Description
Reports to
Head of Operations
Specialism
Mental health Autism Learning disabilities Behaviours of distress
This is more than a management role. It is the chance to take registered leadership of three supported living services in the heart of Brighton & Hove and to prove that adults with the most complex needs deserve the most exceptional care. If you are a values-driven leader who refuses to settle for ordinary, we want to hear from you.
About Unicare
Unicare Complex Care Specialist is a CQC-registered provider of supported living, complex care and community outreach operating across Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire and South London. We are a fast-growing, ambitious organisation built on a single belief: that people with the most complex needs deserve the most outstanding support. Our Brighton & Hove cluster Wilbury, Goldstone and East Street sits right at the heart of that mission.
The Opportunity
You will hold registered, operational and clinical leadership across three supported living services for adults living with mental health conditions, autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. Working within a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, you will champion person-centred care that reduces restrictive practice, builds independence, and helps every individual live the life they choose on their terms.
What You'll Do
?Lead & register hold CQC Registered Manager status across all three services and own full regulatory compliance under the Single Assessment Framework.
?Inspire your teams provide visible, motivating leadership to support workers, seniors and team leaders, and build a culture where staff feel valued and stay.
?Drive PBS-led care embed person-centred, least-restrictive practice and outstanding outcomes for people with complex and behavioural needs.
?Own quality & safety lead audits, quality assurance, safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, risk management and continuous improvement.
?Partner externally build trusted relationships with commissioners, social workers, health professionals, families and Court of Protection / best-interest stakeholders.
?Run the cluster manage budgets, rotas, recruitment, occupancy and performance across the three homes.
?Develop your people deliver supervision, training, coaching and wellbeing support that grows the next generation of leaders.
What You'll Bring Essential
?Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or actively working towards it).
?Proven experience managing supported living or complex care for adults with mental health, autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
?A track record of CQC compliance and Good or Outstanding outcomes.
?Strong working knowledge of PBS, MCA/DoLS, safeguarding and CQC's Single Assessment Framework.
?A confident, calm leader, decision-maker and relationship-builder under pressure.
?Eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory enhanced DBS.
Desirable
?Current or recent CQC Registered Manager registration.
?Experience reducing restrictive practice and delivering successful step-down transitions.
?Knowledge of housing-related support and exempt / supported accommodation.
What We Offer
?Competitive salary + performance bonus[insert range].
?Genuine career progression in a rapidly growing organisation.
?Funded qualifications and a real leadership development pathway.
?A supportive senior team, including a Clinical Director, behind you.
?The freedom to build and shape your services your way.
?Pension, generous annual leave, Blue Light Card and Employee Assistance Programme [confirm package].
Ready to Lead?
Send your CV and a short cover note. We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applicants are encouraged.
Unicare is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Contact Details:
Unicare Complex Care Specialist Ltd Recruitment Team
