Austism Services Practice Manager (Registered Manager)
Location: Reading
Salary: £40k (Increased on Registration)
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 19th October 2025
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for quality and compliance?
We're seeking an Autism Services Practice Manager to oversee the safe, effective, and compliant operation of our new autism support services. You'll be accountable for CQC registration, safeguarding, workforce oversight, and reporting directly to your line manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Lead audits and ensure CQC compliance
* Manage rotas, supervisions, and training records
* Produce monthly reports and service updates
KPIs include:
* 100% safeguarding concerns escalated within policy
* ≥95% internal audit compliance
* <5% unplanned rota gaps per quarter
Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced in registered care management
* Strong understanding of CQC and safeguarding frameworks
* Skilled in workforce leadership and reporting
Benefits of working for Autism at Kingwood include:
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Training in Kingwood's Autism Approach
* NVQ Level Health & Social Care Qualification: Allowing you to boost your skills and knowledge.
* Fully funded Enhanced DBS including any renewals
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to the Blue Light discount scheme
* Additional hight street discounts via Shop Street
* Available Pure gym membership
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Reading RG2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* DO YOU REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP VISA TO BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE UK?
* Please include a cover letter as part of your application.
Experience:
* managing rotas: 1 year (required)
* Managing staff team: 2 years (required)
* working with people with Autism and learning disabilities: 3 years (required)
* registered care management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* British Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ/QCF level 4 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person