Support Manager - Fenlands (6 month FTC)

Affinity Trust; March; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream: Pay on demand and benefits?

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Simplyhealth health plans

Buy and Sell Annual Leave

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Fenlands, Cambs, is seeking a Support Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role oversees supported living locations across the Fenlands, supporting adults with disabilities to live independently and achieve personal goals, with a person-centred approach.

You will report to the Registered Manager, work with external practitioners and the local authority to meet compliance, and lead multi-site teams. The role starts January 2027; on-call rota and driving are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership & management qualification: recognised credential or working towards it.
• Experience managing multi-site teams and supporting adults with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop robust support plans.
• Experience with compliance IT platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Ensure robust support plans and diverse communication methods for non-verbal individuals.
• Support staff training and embedding of training across locations.
• Maintain compliance with rotas, routines, and regulatory requirements (CQC).
• Work flexibly, including on-call rota and travel within division.

Skills

Leadership & Mgmt qualification

Multi-site management

Communication aids

Compliance platforms

Job description

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Contract Type:

Full Time

37239.29

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Fenlands, Cambs

Closing Date:

27/11/2026

Job Introduction

• Location:Fenlands area
• Salary: £37,239.29 per annum
• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) & participation in an on-call rota
• Training Provided: Full induction and training opportunities available
• Essential Criteria: You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle
• Please Note: the planned start date for this role is January 2027

We're looking for a Support Manager to join our growing team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and compassionate leader who is passionate about making a real difference in people's lives.

You will oversee supported living locations across the Fenlands, supporting adults with disabilities to live independently and achieve their personal goals. Our locations are CQC-regulated and built around a person-centred approach, ensuring the people we support are always at the heart of everything we do.

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 the Registered Manager, external practitioners, and the local authority to meet compliance requirements and deliver consistent, high-quality support.
Requirements

• Leadership & Management Qualification: You hold, are working towards, or is prepared to complete a recognised Leadership and Management qualification.
• Experience: You have experience managing multi site teams and have experience working with adults with disabilities and mental health issues. Strong leadership experience, delivering exceptional outcomes and continuous innovation.
• 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.

You will be responsible for:

• Inspiring and leading your teams to deliver consistent, person-centred support and supporting staff to gain confidence in their roles.
• Ensuring robust support plans are in place and using a variety of communication aids to support adults who may not communicate using words.
• Supporting staff training and development by ensuring all staff are supported to complete and embed training effectively.
• Maintaining compliance by 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.
• Simplyhealth: 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.