Support Manager - Preston

Affinity Trust; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support provider is seeking a Support Manager to oversee a new living service in Preston. The role focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities to live independently. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with care standards, and create a positive environment for those you support. Interested candidates should have a proven background in care and team leadership. Apply now to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Access pay as you earn

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Fully funded health plans

Flexible leave options

Pension and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Proven leadership skills in a care setting.
• Ability to create personalized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and with dignity.
• Inspire and empower your team to provide quality support.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team leadership

CQC compliance

Positive Behaviour Support

Relationship building

Job description

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Job Introduction

The essentials

• Location: Preston (PR1)
• Salary: £35,450.72 per annum
• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) & participation in an on-call rota
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.

Support Manager - Preston

Be the spark behind great support. Build, lead, transform.

We're opening a new supported living service in Preston, and we're looking for a Support Manager who leads with heart.

You’ll play a key role in supporting individuals as they make the exciting transition from their family homes to independent living, some for the very first time. If you're someone who inspires others, champions inclusion, and believes in creating opportunities for people to live fulfilling, independent lives, this is your chance to shape something truly meaningful from day one, with purpose and compassion.

If you’ve ever thought, "We could do this better," here's your chance to make it happen and see the real difference you can make.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it)

At Affinity Trust, we're dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and related needs, helping them live their lives their way. We have a new opportunity for a dynamic Support Manager who shares our values and really wants to make a difference.

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• Support people to live independently, delivering person-centred care with warmth and compassion.
• Develop personalised plans that respond to individual needs and preferences.
• Inspire and empower your team to provide confident, high-quality support every day.
• Maintain CQC compliance and rota efficiency while promoting structure and independence.
• Drive positive outcomes using Positive Behaviour Support and Proact-SCIPr-UK.
• Work flexibly, including out-of-hours on-call, to ensure continuity of care.

What makes this role different

Our new Preston location is an exciting part of our growth, and you'll be right at the centre of it.

This isn't about stepping into someone else's shoes; you'll be setting the culture. You'll help to shape the service, build your team, and create something meaningful that really lasts.

Every day, you'll be living our values:

We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do

How you'll make a difference:

• Keep the people we support at the heart of every decision.
• Lead by example showing what great support truly looks like.
• Build a confident, skilled, and values-driven team.
• Create strong relationships with families and support networks.
• Empower people to take charge of their own lives.
• Use resources wisely to ensure the success and sustainability of a new service.

Choose from our benefits that work for you:

• Stream: Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, and cashback
• Blue Light Card: We'll cover your membership for discounts at shops and restaurants
• Simply Health: Fully funded health plans with 24/7 GP access and cash back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more
• Vivup: Spread the cost of home electronics or a bike through easy salary deductions.
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave: Flexible leave options twice a year.
• Pension & Life Assurance: Automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension

Ready to build something meaningful?

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to lead with heart, drive change, and see your impact daily.

Affinity Trust is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

Apply now and let's make it happen, together.

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.

If you're offered the job, we'll cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check.

Got any questions? Please contact us on [e-mail]

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Attached documents

• Affinity Trust Support Manager Job Description.pdf
• Recruitment FAQs.pdf