Scheme Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Little Chalfont; On-site; GBP 30,888 - 37,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card - Access to discounts

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary

Free On-site Gym Access

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is seeking a skilled Scheme Manager for their White Lion Road supported living service in Amersham. This role involves leading a team to support six adults with learning disabilities, ensuring they live independently in a safe and nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in care and be committed to delivering person-centred support. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,320 per annum, along with various benefits including extended annual leave, access to discounts, and gym facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or autism.
• Confidence in managing complex needs and behaviours.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the supported living service.
• Ensure high-quality care and support in line with best practice.
• Motivate and develop the team while engaging with families and professionals.

Skills

Experience in care or supported living

Ability to lead a team

Effective communication

Risk management skills

Job description

Scheme Manager - White Lion Road

Salary: £34,320

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Location: Amersham

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to lead a service where your work genuinely transforms lives?

We are looking for a Scheme Manager to lead our White Lion Road supported living service, where six adults with learning disabilities live independently in their own self-contained flats. The people we support include individuals with autism and behaviours that may challenge, so this is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident, compassionate and committed to person-centred support.

At Hightown, we believe everyone should have a home and the support they need to live fulfilled, independent lives. As Scheme Manager, you will play a vital role in making this a reality, leading a dedicated team and creating an environment where people feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care and support is delivered in line with best practice and regulatory standards. You will lead, motivate and develop your team, while also working closely with families, professionals and the wider community to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

You will oversee support planning, risk assessments, safeguarding, health and safety, and staff performance, while ensuring the service remains flexible and responsive to individual needs.

About You

• Has experience working in care or supported living, ideally with people with learning disabilities or autism
• Can lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding support
• Is confident managing risk, behaviour and complex needs
• Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with others
• Has a full United Kingdom driving licence and access to a vehicle

A DBS check and registration with the Update Service will be required for this role.

Why Join Hightown?

• Competitive Salary £34,320 per annum for a 37.5-hour week.
• Blue Light Card -Access thousands of discounts for local and national retailers
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite after induction period.
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary.
• Free On-site Gym Access

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer