Locality/ Registered Manager – York
Salary: £38,325 per annum
Location: York and surrounding areas
Working arrangements: Hybrid, with regular travel across local services
Make a difference through outstanding leadership
Are you an experienced social care manager looking for an opportunity to lead high-quality services, develop your career and make a genuine difference to people’s lives?
Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with more than 30 years’ experience of providing personalised support to adults across the North of England. Our vision is that the people we support will achieve their best life experience.
Everything we do is guided by our values of kindness and respect, honesty and trust, learning and development, inclusion and partnership.
The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and values-led Locality/Registered Manager to lead our Supported Living and Community Support services across York and the surrounding area.
Working alongside our Service Managers and a dedicated team of Support Workers, you will ensure that adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs receive safe, responsive and genuinely person-centred support.
You will also be an important member of Avalon’s Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational priorities and helping to shape the future development of our services.
What you’ll be responsible for
As Locality/Registered Manager, you will:
- Provide visible, effective and compassionate leadership across the Locality/Registered.
- Maintain high standards of service quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure services remain person-centred and focused on each individual’s choices, rights and desired outcomes.
- Lead, support and develop Service Managers and their teams.
- Maintain effective oversight of safeguarding, risk management, incidents and service improvement.
- Build positive relationships with the people we support, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
- Work constructively with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other professionals.
- Promote Avalon’s services and build on our strong reputation across the local community.
- Contribute to the wider leadership and strategic development of Avalon Group.
What we’re looking for
You will need:
- Management-level experience within a social care environment.
- A strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, CQC requirements and adult social care standards.
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
- Excellent organisational and IT skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
- A relevant Level 5 qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
Above all, you will be a visible, approachable and values-led leader who is committed to helping people live fulfilling and independent lives.
What we offer
In return, you will have access to:
- Award-winning specialist training and development programmes.
- Opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills and career.
- Discounts with high-street retailers.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- A health cash plan.
- An employee assistance programme.
- Up to 30 days’ annual leave entitlement.
- The opportunity to work for a purpose-led charity where your contribution will have a meaningful impact.
Right to work: Avalon Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and completion of all other required pre-employment checks.
Avalon Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has the skills and experience needed for the role to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment agencies: We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept agency applications or speculative approaches. Any unsolicited CVs submitted by an agency will be treated as a free gift, and no introduction or placement fee will be payable.
Pay: £38,325.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York (North Yorkshire)
