Lead Registered Manager — Supported Living, Preston

Affinity Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream: pay exposure and benefits

Blue Light Card benefits

Simply Health health plans

Vivup salary deductions

Buy & Sell Annual Leave

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Preston is seeking a Registered Manager to lead and develop a network of supported living services. You will oversee managers, shape delivery of high-quality support, and drive improvements in outcomes for the people we support.

Working with the Divisional Director and local authorities, you will set culture, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and contribute to our growth strategy in the North Division. This role demands compassionate leadership and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Natural team-builder who inspires and brings out the best in others.
• Skilled in operations and driven by strong values.
• Excited to create something extraordinary from the ground up.
• Experienced in launching and transitioning new registered support locations.
• Calm, compassionate, and confident turning challenges into opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering safe, consistent, and person-centred support.
• Leading with heart and fostering a culture of respect and value.
• Uniting your team to keep the people we support at the centre of everything.
• Empowering choice and independence in people’s lives.
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring quality and compliance across locations.
• Taking part in the on-call rota for all locations.

Skills

Team-building

Operations

Strong values

Ground-up implementation

Challenge to opportunities

Job description

Affinity Trust in Preston is seeking a Registered Manager to lead and develop a network of supported living services. You will oversee managers, shape delivery of high-quality support, and drive improvements in outcomes for the people we support.

Working with the Divisional Director and local authorities, you will set culture, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and contribute to our growth strategy in the North Division. This role demands compassionate leadership and a hands-on approach.