Deputy Service Manager: Lead Inclusive Supported Living

Premier; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Award-winning training and career dev

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Wellbeing support (Digital GP, Couns.)

Discounts on mobiles and life cover

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Hft in Abingdon is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to lead and inspire teams delivering person-centred supported living for learning-disabled adults. You will champion safety, quality, and independent living while coordinating across multiple services and maintaining strong family and partner relations.

The role requires a Level 4 Lead Practitioner Diploma in Adult Care or a Level 3 diploma with willingness to undertake an apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Experience managing supported living services for learning disabled adults.
• A Level 4 Lead Practitioner Diploma in Adult Care or hold a Level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale as part of a development plan.
• Strong leadership skills that inspire and develop your team.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to delivering excellent services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to create meaningful, outcomes-focused services.
• Support your team, role-modelling great practice, and mentoring colleagues.
• Coordinate and oversee person-centred support across multiple services.
• Keep services safe, compliant, and focused on positive outcomes.
• Observe and support your team’s practice, offering constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
• Encourage and develop your team, helping them grow in confidence, skills, and expertise.
• Build open, trusting relationships with families, carers, partners, and external agencies.
• Support your Service Manager by stepping in when needed, ensuring services run smoothly and consistently.
• Take part in the on-call duty manager rota and occasionally support in other services, helping the wider team as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Supported living management

Problem solving

Education

Level 4 Lead Practitioner Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Apprenticeship in Adult Care

Job description

Hft in Abingdon is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to lead and inspire teams delivering person-centred supported living for learning-disabled adults. You will champion safety, quality, and independent living while coordinating across multiple services and maintaining strong family and partner relations.

The role requires a Level 4 Lead Practitioner Diploma in Adult Care or a Level 3 diploma with willingness to undertake an apprenticeship.