Support Manager

Affinity Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay as you earn benefits

Blue Light Card reimbursements

Fully funded health plan

Buy/sell annual leave

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Headington, Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Supported Living Manager to lead two locations, ensuring person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities. You will collaborate with an Operations Manager, external practitioners, and the local authority to meet compliance and deliver high-quality support.

The role requires leadership experience, team management, and experience with learning disabilities, plus a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Leadership or progression toward a recognised Leadership and Management qualification.
• Experience managing teams and working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong ability to use communication aids and develop robust support plans.
• Driving with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Ensure robust support plans and utilise communication aids for non-verbal individuals.
• Support staff training and embedding training effectively.
• Maintain compliance with rotas, routines, and CQC/regulatory requirements.
• Work flexibly, including on-call rota travel within the division.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Team leadership

LD experience

Education

Leadership & Management qualification

Tools

Compliance IT platforms

Job description

Job Introduction

Package Description

• Support Manager
• Location:Headington, Oxfordshire OX3
• Salary:£39,917.94
• Hours per week:Full time (37.5 hours) and participation in an on-call rota
• Training Provided:Opportunity to complete NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5

Requirements

• Leadership & Management Qualification:You hold, are working towards, or are prepared to complete a recognised Leadership and Management qualification.
• Experience:You have experience managing teams and have experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Communication:You are adept at using a variety of communication aids and developing robust support plans.
• Compliance:Experience working with several compliance IT platforms is desirable.
• Driving:You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

Are you an experienced manager ready to make a real difference? We are seeking a skilled and confident leader to join our two supported living locations in Banbury, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live their lives their way. Our services are CQC regulated and focused on person-centred approaches.

About the Role

As Supported Living Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we continue our goal of making a difference every day. You will work closely with an Operations Manager, external practitioners, and the local authority to meet compliance requirements and deliver consistent, high-quality support.

You will be responsible for:

• Inspiring and leading your teamsto deliver consistent, person-centred support and supporting staff to gain confidence in their roles.
• Ensuring robust support plans are in placeand using a variety of communication aids to support adults who may not communicate using words.
• Supporting staff training and developmentby ensuring all staff are supported to complete and embed training effectively.
• Maintaining complianceby ensuring rotas are compliant, routines and structures are maintained to promote independence, and by managing compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements.
• Working flexibly,including participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota, which may involve travelling to locations within your division.

Why Join Us?

What we do matters. The adults we support have so much potential and, with the right support, can achieve great things. We are looking for a manager who can inspire, lead, achieve, and make a real difference to the people we support and their teams. If you are passionate about person-centred care and ready to take the next step in your management career, we would love to hear from you!

What Benefits Will I Have?

We offer a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit your needs, including:

• Stream:Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback, and more.
• Blue Light Card:We reimburse your membership for discounts in shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health:Fully funded health cash plans with 24-hour GP access, money back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more.
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave:Transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance:Enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension and Life Assurance schemes.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, inspire your team, and help individuals realise their potential, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and become a driving force in empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives on their own terms.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate.