Area Supported Living Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexitime

Life insurance

Mileage and bonus

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Supported Living Manager to deliver outstanding person-centred support across Cannock, Burton upon Trent and Tamworth. The role is based at the Cannock head office in a busy, forward-looking healthcare organisation.

You will lead services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement while fostering a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• To be considered, you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care and have experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience managing Supported Living services or closely related services.
• Strong leadership, people management and communication skills, with focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee high-quality Supported Living services with person-centred support.
• Promote independence, dignity and autonomy for people supported.
• Manage, motivate and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Ensure services comply with regulations, governance and quality standards.
• Build relationships with people supported, families, professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Quality & compliance

Innovation in service development

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Supported Living Manager to delivering outstanding, person-centred support to supported living services based in the Cannock, Burton on Trent and Tamworth. You will be based in the head office in Cannock of one of the UK's leading healthcare providers

This is a fantastic service which provides compassionate supported living and personalised care that truly empowers adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs

As the Supported Living Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and overseeing high-quality Supported Living services
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity and autonomy for the people we support
• Managing, motivating and developing a dedicated and high-performing staff team
• Creating a positive culture built around trust, respect, accountability and ambition
• Ensuring services operate in line with relevant regulations, legislation and best practice
• Maintaining high standards of quality, governance and compliance
• Building strong relationships with the people we support, their families, professionals and external stakeholders
• Supporting the ongoing development and growth of the service
• Identifying opportunities to improve outcomes and introduce innovative ways of working
• Embracing new technologies and approaches, including AI, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Assistive Technology

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience managing Supported Living services or closely related services
• Strong leadership and people management experience
• A proven ability to motivate, develop and retain a successful team
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and autonomy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strong understanding of quality, compliance and regulatory requirements
• A proactive and innovative approach to service development
• The confidence to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care + Experience in a similar role**

The successful Supported Living Manager will receive an excellent salary of £45,000 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week from Mon-Fri.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**Mileage & Bonus + Company Car**

• A rewarding career with real purpose
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A workplace that values and invests in its people
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
• Company car
• Flexitime
• Life insurance

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