Job Description:

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. 

Join Us as a Registered Manager
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Manager at Longford Court, Neath. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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About the Service
Longford Court in Neath, Wales, includes four residential homes, Ty Coed, Ty Mawr, Ty Myndd, and Ty Canol, and one bungalow, Ty Coed Bungalow.

About the Role
This role isn’t just about being accountable for the operational leadership. It’s to champion continuous improvement through reflective practice, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll embed best practice and foster a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. As a Registered Manager, we want you to ensure the services meet the needs of autistic adults.

What You’ll Do  

• Be accountable for the delivery of a regulated service.
• Lead on staff retention creating a positive, values-driven team environment.
• Work with HR and the regional leadership team to build a resilient team of Support Workers. 
• Monitor and analyse key service data through digital dashboards to inform improvement actions and meet compliance expectations.

What We’re Looking For  

• Previous experience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs. 
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safeguarding, and autism-specific frameworks (e.g. SPELL, PBS, TEACCH). 
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience coaching and motivating staff. 
• Competent in using care management systems, digital reporting tools, and Microsoft Office. 

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This advert is for a full time position at 35 Hours per week.

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process 

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. 

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.  

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. 

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.