Care Manager, Supported Living Services

Olive Recruit; Reigate, Redhill; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Enhanced pay during leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for Social Care qualifications

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Induction programme

Résumé du poste

Olive Recruit is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead four Supported Living services across Reigate and Redhill. You will manage a team across sites, ensuring high standards of person‑centred care for adults with complex needs and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, change management, and a hands‑on approach to delivery. Driving licence is required, and Level 5 Leadership for Health & Social Care is expected or to be completed after probation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management within Health and Social Care (Supported Living, Residential Care or similar).
• Ability to lead across multiple services and dispersed teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee four Supported Living services, ensuring safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Inspire, coach and develop a team across sites to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff development

Driving licence

People management

Formation

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Care Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Reigate, Redhill, Surrey (across multiple Supported Living services)
Salary: £39,346 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced, resilient and hands‑on Care Manager to lead across multiple Supported Living services, supporting adults with complex needs while driving consistency, quality and cultural improvement across dispersed teams.

This role spans four services across Reigate and Redhill, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that require structured and person‑centred support approaches. You will need to be confident working across sites, managing competing priorities and maintaining strong operational oversight within services that are actively evolving through change and development. The role requires a visible, proactive leader who is grounded in practice, able to balance day‑to‑day engagement with wider service accountability, staff development and quality assurance.

About the Role

The Care Manager will oversee four Supported Living services, supporting around 20 adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex health requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role managing a team of 12 permanent and 3 bank staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and person‑centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes. The Care Manager will take responsibility for driving service improvements, embedding best practice, maintaining compliance and developing a motivated and high‑performing team.

The role is split across services, head office and occasional support shifts, requiring flexibility and a strong presence across all locations while consistently leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Supported Living services, ensuring safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Inspire, coach and develop a team of Support Workers and Lead Support Workers to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, legislation, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and digital records, ensuring they remain accurate and person centred.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, local authorities and external agencies.
• Support individuals with a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex health conditions.
• Monitor service quality, investigate incidents and implement continuous improvements.
• Lead assessments for new referrals and support successful service transitions.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, inductions, supervision, performance management and rota planning.
• Ensure services operate within agreed budgets while maintaining excellent standards of care.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support, least restrictive practice and the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Participate in the on‑call rota following probation (approximately every 12 weeks with additional payment).

About You

• Previous management or strong deputy management experience within Health and Social Care.
• Experience leading teams within Supported Living, Residential Care or complex community services.
• Confidence managing multiple services, competing priorities and organisational change.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, person‑centred care and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex behaviours.
• Ability to build positive relationships with professionals, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or willingness to complete it following probation.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay during maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal support and counselling.
• Support for achieving Social Care qualifications (levels 3 and 5).
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Financial rewards for successful recruitment referrals.
• Inclusive, friendly, and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive induction programme with training for a successful start in your role as a Care Manager

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core valuesIntegrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovationguide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.