Scheme Manager

Hightown Housing Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Scheme Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities. You will oversee daily operations, motivate staff, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure personalized support. With a salary of £33,054 per annum for a full-time role, you'll enjoy generous benefits like annual leave and bonuses. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Annual performance bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or supported living required.
• Confident and compassionate leadership skills essential.
• Able to manage staff rotas and operational coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Support Workers in high-quality care.
• Collaborate with social workers to support individual outcomes.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in social care

Team management

IT proficiency

Driving licence holder

Job description

Scheme Manager

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £33,054 per annum

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities to live independently? At Grove Gardens, you’ll lead a dedicated team in a vibrant, inclusive supported living service that’s home to 14 adults. Together, we create a safe, welcoming environment where individuals thrive through community engagement, personal development, and meaningful support.

About Grove Gardens

Grove Gardens is a warm and inclusive supported living scheme comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight studio apartments. The people we support enjoy access to day services and community-based activities that promote independence, wellbeing, and connection.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Scheme Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the lives of the people we support and leading a committed team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating Support Workers and Waking Night Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Collaborating with social workers and external agencies to support individual outcomes.
• Managing staff rotas, annual leave, and sickness cover to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members.
• Providing occasional weekend cover as part of the management rota.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking someone who is a confident and compassionate leader with experience in social care or supported living.
• Skilled in team management and operational coordination.
• Proficient in IT and comfortable using digital systems.
• A holder of a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Committed to empowering people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.

Why Join Us?

We value our team and offer a generous benefits package, including:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service.
• £33,054 salary for a 37.5 hour week.
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus.
• Annual salary and cost of living review.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance (3x annual salary).
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Apply Today

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We shortlist and interview on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful candidates will require a satisfactory DBS disclosure and relevant recruitment checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer