Supported Living Manager

Manager
Location: Burnham on Sea, Somerset

This role is for the Living Services Department for 6 individual Houses for people to live independently in the community.

Ever felt that your leadership experience in adult social care could create real, lasting impact beyond day-to-day management? This role offers the opportunity to lead high quality services that genuinely change lives.

At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and values led care provider for an experienced Service Manager to oversee supported living services based in Somerset.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, leading community-based services that support adults with autism and complex needs to live independently and confidently.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and managing the day-to-day designated adult services for Autism and complex needs, to ensure they are safe, effective and aligned with the companies values.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Prepare services for inspections and drive continuous improvement
• Lead and develop staff through supervision, coaching and performance management
• Manage recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
• Oversee delegated budgets and support financial sustainability
• Build positive relationships with families, commissioners, and partner agencies
• Prepare services for inspection readiness
  

What we are looking for:

• Experience managing adult social care services, ideally within autism or complex needs
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operational challenges
• A values driven and resilient approach to leadership
  

Desirable:

• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Experience of service improvement or transformation
• Understanding of person centered and trauma informed practice
  

Why you will love this role:

• Salary of £32,577.00 to £44,075.00 per annum
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays, with buy and sell options
• Pension scheme and life assurance (2x your base salary)
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme and mindfulness resources
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts