Nurse Supported Living Manager

Pivotal People; Sompting; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider based in the UK seeks a Clinical Manager / Nurse to lead and manage a high-quality supported living service. This role involves overseeing clinical governance, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, and developing your team while providing person-centred care to adults with complex needs. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus an annual bonus and a clear pathway for career progression into broader Clinical Leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

31 days' annual holiday

Life insurance

Access to private medical cover

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership/management experience in Supported Living or Complex Care.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for site travel.
• Familiarity with Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) models is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential clinical oversight and drive high standards.
• Ensure safe, effective, and person-centred support across both sites.
• Lead on CQC compliance, audits, and continuous service improvement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, residents, and families.
• Lead, coach, and mentor on-site teams with support from a Deputy Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory expertise in safeguarding and CQC regulations

Communication

Education

NMC-registered Nurse (RGN / RNLD / RMN)

Job description

Clinical Manager / Nurse - Specialist Supported Living

Location: Lancing, BN15, West Sussex, UK

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + Annual Bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours, Monday–Friday, plus on-call rota)

Exclusive Partner: Pivotal People

Clinical Leadership in Specialist Adult Care

This is an exceptional Clinical Leadership opportunity for an ambitious Nurse or clinical professional to fully own and manage a high-quality supported living service. You will oversee two single-occupancy sites in Lancing, supporting adults with complex needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Epilepsy.

Key Highlights

• Clinical Focus: This is a supernumerary role, dedicated entirely to leading, mentoring, and developing the service, not filling staff rotas.
• Influence & Quality: Drive CQC excellence and maintain a truly "bespoke" model of person-centred care from day one.
• Career Pathway: Offers a defined route into broader Clinical Leadership and potential Registered Manager status as the provider expands across Sussex and Hampshire.

The Organisation: Values-Driven & People-Focused

Our client is a highly respected, family-owned provider committed to being an employer of choice. Their ethos is built on investment in people and delivering 'Bespoke' truly tailored care.

• Support Structure: Benefit from hands‑on senior management and robust support from dedicated on‑site teams and Head Office.
• Commitment to Excellence: The organisation continually invests in training, clinical quality, and values its leaders.

Operational & Clinical Governance

As the Supported Living Manager, you will serve as both the operational lead and the Clinical Anchor for both sites.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Governance: Provide essential clinical oversight, driving high standards in protocols, competency, and training across specialist services.
• Operational Leadership: Ensure the safe, effective, and truly person-centred support is delivered consistently across both sites.
• CQC & Quality: Lead on CQC compliance (Single Assessment Framework), audits, action plans, and continuous service improvement.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relationships with residents, families, MDTs, commissioners, and community partners.
• Team Development: Lead, coach, and mentor your on‑site teams, supported by a Deputy Manager.

Essential Criteria

• Clinical Qualification: NMC‑registered Nurse (RGN / RNLD / RMN) with a live PIN. (Strong non‑nursing clinical backgrounds with relevant complex care management experience will be considered.)
• Management Experience: Proven leadership / management experience in Supported Living, Community LD / Autism, or Complex Care.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of safeguarding and CQC regulations (Single Assessment Framework).
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential for site travel and community engagement.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) models.

Rewards & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary plus a Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Time Off: Generous 31 days’ annual holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Security: Life insurance and access to private medical cover post‑probation.
• Development: Structured induction, ongoing CPD, and a clear, defined progression pathway into broader Clinical Leadership.
• Financial: Company Contributory Pension Scheme.

Ready to take the next step?

This is an exclusive opportunity. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis. Contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Pivotal People, to apply or discuss the role in confidence.

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