Support Manager - Headington, Oxfordshire

Affinity Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Blue Light Card

Simply Health

Leave buy/sell

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Headington, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Support Manager to lead and develop a team delivering person‑centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role includes on‑call duties and collaboration with local authorities to meet regulatory standards.

Salary is £39,917.94 per year, with full‑time hours (37.5 hours) and training opportunities such as NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teams to deliver person‑centred support and develop confidence in staff.
• Ensure robust support plans and use communication aids to support individuals who may not communicate verbally.
• Support staff training and development; ensure training is completed and embedded.
• Maintain compliance by ensuring rotas, routines, and structures promote independence and meet regulatory requirements.
• Work flexibly, including out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and travel within division as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Experience with learning disabilities

Communication tools

Compliance IT platforms

Driving (own vehicle)

Education

Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

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

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 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?

• 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.

Contact our recruitment team for further information: [e-mail]