Autism Supported Living Service Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards Platform

Employee Assistance

Health Cash Plan

27 days leave

Charity shop discount

Pension scheme

Career development

Blue Light Card

Supervisions

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a passionate manager to lead the Supported Accommodation for Autistic Adults service in Bath. You will oversee day-to-day delivery, ensure contractual standards, and foster a positive environment for staff and clients.

You will work with commissioners, internal teams, and external partners to drive improvement and embed changes across the project, maintaining a visible presence on site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of working with autistic adults and the care and support requirements of those experiencing social exclusion.
• Managerial experience within the sector, including leading teams through change and promoting a culture of excellence, teamwork and high performance.
• Experience of property management.
• Experience of managing budgets and achieving value for money within services.
• Experience of working in partnership with Local Authority Commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an effective and motivated team, promoting a positive culture and supporting staff to provide expert support to clients.
• Manage the Support Workers team, including 1-to-1s, objectives, monitoring performance, and onboarding new starters.
• Ensure clients receive high-quality, person-centred services using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Provide advice, information and signposting to relevant services, and ensure client views shape service design and delivery.
• Establish positive relationships with external agencies to maximise opportunities for clients.
• Maintain team performance in line with KPIs and contracted targets, with regular reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Autistic adults care

Change management

Property management

Budget management

Public sector partnership

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a passionate manager to lead the Supported Accommodation for Autistic Adults service in Bath. You will oversee day-to-day delivery, ensure contractual standards, and foster a positive environment for staff and clients.

You will work with commissioners, internal teams, and external partners to drive improvement and embed changes across the project, maintaining a visible presence on site.