The National Autistic Society
Regional Locality Manager
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Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
Join Us as a Regional Locality Manager
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Regional Locality Manager to cover our Wales Residential and Day services from Neath to Newport, with possible expansion of services. You do not need to be a registered manager, but you will manage registered services. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: National Autistic Society
About the Service
This role supports our services across Wales, providing person-centred support for autistic adults.
- In Neath, Longford Court includes four residential homes and one bungalow, providing structured residential support.
- Rhyd Hir, also based in Neath, offers 24-hour specialist residential care for autistic adults with additional learning and behavioural support needs.
Across all services, we focus on promoting independence, developing skills and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.
About the Role
Working across a cluster of services, you’ll coach and guide frontline leaders to ensure services are efficient & person-centred, delivering compliance and quality standards through best practice. You’ll be the key driver of transformational change – supporting continuous improvement and fostering a culture of high-quality practice.
What You’ll Do
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- Lead the day-to-day running of a cluster of services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred and compliant.
- Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.
- Ensure financial sustainability through effective resource planning & cost control.
- Work in partnership with families, commissioners, advocates, and professionals to ensure the voices of autistic adults are heard and reflected in their care.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience managing services for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, or individuals with complex needs.
- Collaborative and reflective approach to leadership and continuous improvement.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safeguarding, person-centred planning, and autism-specific frameworks (e.g. SPELL, PBS, TEACCH).
Click here for the Job Description
This advert is for a full-time position at 35 Hours per week.
What we can offer you
- Pension: Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave: 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training: Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts: Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare: Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance: 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits: Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support: 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness: Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card: Eligibility for discounts.
- Refer a Friend: Get 200 when you refer someone.
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About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
- Agencies need not apply.
- The National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.
- The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Salary
45,000 - 50,000 per annum
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/523
Contract Type
Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date
31 August, 2026
Job Category
Non Applicable
Location
Neath, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted on
17 August, 2026
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