Registered Manager

About The Company

The Wallace Mews/Wallace Lodge family are recruiting! Wallace Mews and Wallace Lodge make up an 18-bed care service in South Shields, we support adults with physical and learning disabilities to live the life they love! The Mews supports 15 individuals and the Lodge is for three individuals. The individuals we support at Wallace Mews love getting stuck in a baking/cooking up a real storm! We’ve all been known to make our very own McDonalds, packing included! We’ve taken part in chocolate workshops and have baked many a cookie for children in need! We love celebrating each other’s birthday and always make time for cake! We often take part in arts and craft’s sessions and have so much fun doing so. We love trips out and you can almost guarantee to find us at a carnival or festival of some kind! If you’re looking for a job that’s meaningful where you can make a difference - then it’s time to apply and help us live our best lives.

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.

About The Role

Job scope:

The role of the Registered Manager has the overall operational responsibility of the service or services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent operational services within your area, regularly supervising Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and/or Senior Support Workers. At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity

You will be responsible for:

• To monitor and support the delivery of person centred services to all people using our service within your defined area.
• To ensure effective financial administration of the services delivered, through the effective deployment of staff and budgets
• The overall operation of the services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff
• The delivery of excellent operational services, regularly supervising the Team Leaders
• Ensuring the effective and efficient provision of support to the people using the services
• You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent administrative skills and be able to organise and priorities your workload whilst being financially astute
• You will need to be experienced in social care management and CQC Framework and will possess excellent knowledge of Health & Social Services and applicable regulations/legislation.
• You will have experience of motivating and enabling a staff team to achieve good outcomes in partnership with the people we support, and with an emphasis on role modelling best practice in a care environment
• You will have a proven track record of improving and developing services for people with disabilities.
• Above all, you should be as approachable, as reliable and as dedicated as we are, and you’ll be poised to hit the ground ‘sprinting’

Professional Qualifications:

You will join us with a QCF Level 5 Adult Management Diploma, or equivalent qualification, or be eligible to complete the Level 5 Diploma

Employee benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Training/Qualification Opportunities
• Internal progression opportunities
• Induction
• Employee Support Helpline - You will have access to a private and confidential employee support helpline, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, health and well-being and more. This is all available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• We’re keen to reward our managers when they get things right because doing well is important to us.

Our Management Bonus Scheme takes into consideration a range of KPIs from inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness and more. Meeting targets in all these areas will result in a performance bonus. The better you do the bigger your bonus! Another great reason to work with us as we commit to rewarding your success!

Registration Process

• Week 1 in role – DBS must be applied for
• Week 2 in role - until the DBS check is back and verified as per process – registration application to be drafted in the background with support from our Quality team
• Within 2 weeks of the DBS returned and verified – Registration application to be submitted to the regulator.

Once the registration is completed and in place £5000 will be added to your annual salary and backdated to the probation pass date.

Our Core Values:

Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.

Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.

Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.

Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.

Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.

Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.

Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.

Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.

Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.

Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

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