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Charles Hunter Associates

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GBP 37,000 - 43,000

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Job summary

A leading provider of services for adults with learning disabilities seeks a Supported Living Manager in London. The role involves leading a dedicated team to provide high-quality support, ensuring safety and well-being for clients with complex needs. Candidates should possess significant experience in social care management and a QCF Level 5 qualification. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, excellent training, and a supportive management structure.

Benefits

Generous annual leave
Enhanced benefits
Full induction and training
Collaborative management structure

Qualifications

  • Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
  • Previous management or team leadership experience in social care.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a team of Deputy Managers and Support Workers.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and direct hands-on support.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Organisational Skills

Education

QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Kensington & Chelsea
Salary: £37,200 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (off-shift, but aligned to cover early, late, night and weekend shifts as needed)

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected and established provider of services for adults with learning disabilities.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, experienced professional to lead a high-quality supported living service and make a genuine difference to people's lives.

About the Role:


As the Supported Living Manager, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Deputy Managers and Support Workers to deliver outstanding person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

You will:

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and direct “hands-on” support as required

  • Ensure the people supported are healthy, safe, and living fulfilling lives

  • Oversee safeguarding, health & safety, staffing, and rota management

  • Build and maintain a high-performing, values-led team culture

  • Work in partnership with families, professionals, and other stakeholders

  • Manage budgets, resources, and compliance with CQC standards

What We're Looking For:

  • Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities, including complex needs

  • Previous management or team leadership experience in social care

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

  • Able to work flexibly, including across all shift patterns when required

  • QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)

What You'll Receive:

  • Competitive annual salary of £37,200

  • Generous annual leave and enhanced benefits

  • Full induction, training and professional development

  • Supportive and collaborative management structure

  • The opportunity to make a long-term impact within a meaningful service

If you're ready to lead a team that truly changes lives, apply today and bring your skills and passion to a role where you'll make a real difference.

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