Supported Living Manager

  • Trades Workforce Solutions
  • Romford, Essex
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Supported Living Manager - East & North East London - £41,000

You will lead and shape multiple supported living services for adults with learning disabilities across the Essex area. This is a hands on management role where you'll set the standard on quality, strengthen service performance, and provide clear leadership across teams.

Before You Apply
  • This role requires a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care.
  • You must have recent management experience within supported living for adults with learning disabilities.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
  • Salary: £41,000 per annum
  • Full time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Permanent contract
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
  • Clear regional remit with defined services and reporting structure
  • Autonomy to manage service performance and standards across sites
  • Competitive annual leave, increasing with length of service
  • Structured training and ongoing professional development
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and occupational sick pay
  • Health and wellbeing support programme
What You'll Need
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Proven management experience within supported living services
  • Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
  • Strong working knowledge of CQC requirements and safeguarding procedures
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car
What You'll Do
  • Oversee day to day operational management of supported living services
  • Monitor compliance with CQC standards and internal quality frameworks
  • Lead, supervise and performance manage service managers and support staff
  • Manage budgets, staffing levels and rota oversight
  • Investigate incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns
  • Liaise with local authorities, families and external professionals
What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

Reference: WILL214055/DB

Location: Kingsley Homecare - Weymouth (NEED TO CONFIRM POSTCODE)