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South Downs Residential Group is seeking a Director of Adult Specialist Care to lead their growth in providing bespoke services for adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. The role involves managing commissioner relationships, ensuring high standards of care, and overseeing financial performance while driving the division's expansion.
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Job Summary
The role involves taking full ownership of the Adult Specialist Care division with a mandate to drive growth while maintaining high standards of care quality and governance.
You will be responsible for delivering new bespoke commissioned services and scaling the operational infrastructure to support a division that will more than double in size over three years.
This position requires a leader who can balance commercial drive with an unwavering commitment to care quality, holding P&L accountability for occupancy rates and EBITDARM realisation.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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South Downs Residential Group is seeking a Director of Adult Specialist Care to lead their growth in providing bespoke services for adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. The role involves managing commissioner relationships, ensuring high standards of care, and overseeing financial performance while driving the division's expansion.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior multi-site operational leadership
Commissioner relationship development
New service mobilisation and launch
P&L and EBITDARM accountability
Autism and Learning Disabilities expertise
CQC Good or Outstanding outcomes
Nice-to-have
Ambitious values-led culture creation
Organisational design and scaling experience
Fee negotiation and contract discussions
Sector forum representation
Positive Behaviour Support knowledge
Key Requirements
Minimum Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management
Full UK driving licence
Proven track record converting LA/ICB contacts into contracts