Assistant Service Manager

Kisharon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme via NatWest Cushion

Blue light card discounts

Eyecare benefits

Long service recognition

Season ticket loan

Bike2Work

Employee Assistance & Wellbeing

Development & career progression

Job summary

Kisharon Langdon is seeking an Assistant Service Manager Floating to provide flexible, responsive management across multiple supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities and autism in North West London. You will be deployed where needed to maintain quality standards and person-centred care.

Requirements include proven management experience, knowledge of CQC standards, leadership ability, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing supported living or residential services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks including CQC standards.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop staff.
• Flexibility to travel across London and work across different sites.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work unsociable hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim and strategic management across multiple supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated needs.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
• Support and mentor local service teams to deliver consistently excellent care and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards.
• Lead on service improvement initiatives and action plans.
• Monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation effectively.
• Liaise with families, professionals, and external stakeholders to ensure effective partnership working.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism? Kisharon Langdon has an exciting Assistant Service Manager Floating opportunity!

Location: North West London, NW9 6TD

Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a charity providing enhanced quality services to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and their families. We offer a comprehensive range of support spanning from nursery and school through further education, employment opportunities, and supported living. Whilst we primarily support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we operate and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Assistant Service Manager Floating - The Role:

As Assistant Service Manager Floating, you will provide flexible and responsive management support across multiple supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will be deployed to services that require additional management support, whether newly acquired services, covering for absent managers, or supporting services in need of improvement. Your role is instrumental in maintaining quality standards, driving positive outcomes, and upholding our person-centred approach across the organisation.

Assistant Service Manager Floating - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide interim and strategic management across multiple supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated needs
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and choice
• Support and mentor local service teams to deliver consistently excellent care and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards
• Lead on service improvement initiatives and action plans
• Monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation effectively
• Liaise with families, professionals, and external stakeholders to ensure effective partnership working

Assistant Service Manager Floating - You:

• Proven experience managing supported living or residential services for adults with learning disabilities and or autism
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks including CQC standards
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and develop staff
• Flexibility to travel across London and work across different sites as needed
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work unsociable hours and weekends as required

Benefits:

• 21 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme via NatWest Cushion
• Blue light card providing access to over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers
• Eyecare benefits via Vision Express
• Long service recognition, reward, and employer referral bonus
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support, and counselling
• Development and career progression opportunities

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the quality and number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We cannot offer Visa Sponsorship at this time; all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026