Registered Manager

• LArche Ipswich
• Address: 320 Woodbridge Road Ipswich IP4 4BD and 3 Warrington Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QU
• Salary: 38870.89 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0926

We are looking for a passionate caring and proactive Registered Manager (Support and Care Coordinator) who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities.

As the right candidate you will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders working across two locations and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of LArche.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of high-quality person-centred care and support services for adults with learning disabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations legislation policies and best practice standards maintaining excellent quality of care.
• Provide leadership supervision and support to House Leaders Team Leaders and Support Workers promoting high performance and professional development.
• Safeguard the wellbeing rights dignity and independence of people supported by the service.
• Manage staffing recruitment training supervision performance management and workforce development.
• Oversee care planning risk assessments medication management and support records to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Monitor service quality conduct audits and implement continuous improvement plans to maintain high standards.
• Work closely with the Community Leader to support the growth and development of the LArche community and uphold its values and mission.
• Manage resources budgets health and safety and the effective operation of supported living services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with people supported families professionals commissioners and external agencies.
• Promote equality diversity inclusion and a culture of belonging throughout the service.
• Lead responses to incidents complaints safeguarding concerns and inspections ensuring appropriate actions are taken and lessons learned.

What you will need

• At least a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care.
• Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role but were also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others.
• Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care including supervisory experience in health and social care.
• Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment.
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice including adult protection and capacity issues.
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess give feedback manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers.

About us

LArche Ipswich is an Outstanding CQC rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. LArche Ipswich comprises of two beautiful houses close to the town centre designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.

LArche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse inclusive community of 50 people with and without learning disabilities who live work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

What we will offer you

• Blue light card eligibility - 15000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays cars days out fashion gifts insurance phones and many more.
• Kind caring professional colleagues and homely work environments.
• Excellent training and support from our dedicated teams.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A community committed to staff well-being.
• A vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of LArche communities in over 35 countries worldwide.
• Our personal development or Formation programme offers opportunities for reflection mentoring and growth for everyone in our community.
• Opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other LArche communities.
• 28 paid days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year).
• Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling.

For more information

Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf).

To find out more please contact Jessica Dumbill by calling .

How to apply

To apply please complete the application on our website.

Closing date: 9.00 am 12 October 2026.

Interview date: 21 October 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. The vacancy may close if the right if the right candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.