Area Manager - Supported Living

  • Keyline Care Supported Living
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Are you ready to inspire, lead and make a real difference to people s lives Apply today to join our team where your kindness, energy and care can truly change lives!

We re seeking a passionate, experienced, motivated Area Manager to join our Supported Living team. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, overseeing multiple services supporting adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex behaviours, and other challenged.

You ll ensure high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently across your area, while leading and developing staff teams to create environments where both they and the people we support can thrive.

Location: Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday, with additional out-of-hours on-call duties as part of the on-call rota

What We Offer:

  • £36,000 per annum
  • 40-hour Full-Time Contract
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • A meaningful and rewarding role where you can directly influence outcomes for people we support
  • Opportunities for leadership, professional development, and career progression
  • Supportive and values-driven working environment

What We re Looking For:

  • Proven leadership and management experience in supported living environment or similar health and social care settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is required as a minimum.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
  • Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
  • Experience working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • A passion and drive and make a difference.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 or over.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK.
  • Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
  • A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.

What You ll Be Doing:

  • Provide strategic and operational oversight of multiple supported living services.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the management team to ensure safe, effective, and compliant service delivery.
  • Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including CQC standards, health and safety governance.
  • Lead and support workforce management across your area.
  • Act as a senior point of contact for families, commissioners, local authorities, and external professionals.
  • Promote a positive culture of inclusion, respect, accountability, and person-centred values.
  • Use audits, performance data, and feedback to inform service improvement and strategic development.
  • Support referrals, occupancy management, and service development in line with organisational objectives.
  • Act as a key link between operational delivery and senior management, ensuring effective communication.

About Us

Keyline Care Supported Living is committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable.

At Keyline Care, we are like family, our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn t one size fits all and that s why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our services users, founded on trust and respect.

Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do, we keep our values close to heart.

Safeguarding Statement

Keyline Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day!