Senior Registered Manager

The Old Rectory is a residential service, which is located in the village of Brede, in East Sussex. We support 15 males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. The service is located in a semi-rural location, surrounded by beautiful countryside. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Our team are dedicated to promoting independence, equality, dignity and respect and as a team we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone. We provide high quality, bespoke, meaningful activities for our residents both on site and in the community, tailored to meet their individual’s needs. We’re looking for a CQC Registered Home Manager who’s passionate about people and driven by excellence in care. With your leadership, your team will deliver outstanding, person-centred support that helps people build confidence, develop skills, and stay connected to their community. You’ll take full ownership of the home — from quality and compliance to budgets and performance — while keeping what matters most at the heart of everything you do, exceptional care and real outcomes for the people we support. Lead the home with warmth, professionalism, and strong leadership, fostering a culture of care, respect, and inclusion. Ensure the home meets all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including CQC standards, health & safety, and licensing. Oversee documentation, nursing records, and care plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practice. Develop your team through training, motivation, and support, promoting professional growth and high-quality care. Innovate and continually improve the services we provide, delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.   Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Long service award Refer a friend bonuses Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.   For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here . All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.