Supported Living Manager

Premier Healthcare; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,000 per annum

Full-time, permanent position

Oversee multiple services across Bucks

Job summary

Premier Recruitment Solutions seeks a Supported Living Manager to oversee multiple services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. The role focuses on maintaining high care standards, compliance and person-centered support, working across several locations and liaising with families and professionals.

You will lead Service Managers, drive quality improvements and ensure safeguarding compliance, with a strong emphasis on independence and dignity for people supported.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within supported living or adult social care.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health or complex needs.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Experience overseeing multiple services or managing teams across locations.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of multiple supported living services with high care standards.
• Provide leadership and support to Service Managers and teams across services.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and legislation.
• Monitor service quality via audits, reviews and visits to locations.
• Develop person-centred care plans to promote independence and dignity.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, performance and workforce development across the services.
• Collaborate with families, local authorities and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor service performance and implement improvements.
• Handle incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints appropriately.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

Person-centred approach

Adaptability

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Supported Living Manager

Location: Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Premier Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Supported Living Manager to oversee multiple supported living services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional to take responsibility for several services, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible while ensuring high standards of care, compliance and service delivery.

The role will be split across Aylesbury (2 days per week) and Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage (3 days per week).

Please note: This role does not involve holding CQC registration. You will support the operational management, quality and compliance of the services, working alongside the relevant registered individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of multiple supported living services, ensuring high standards of care and support.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Service Managers and support teams across the services.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Monitor service quality through audits, reviews and regular visits to each location.
• Support the development of person-centred care plans that promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, performance and workforce development across the services.
• Work closely with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance and implement improvements where required.
• Ensure incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints are managed appropriately.
• Promote a positive culture focused on quality, continuous improvement and the wellbeing of the people supported.

Requirements

• Previous management experience within supported living, adult social care or a similar setting.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex needs.
• A good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Experience overseeing multiple services or managing teams across different locations.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A person-centred approach, with a commitment to promoting independence and choice.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent, is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• No requirement to hold CQC registration.
• Opportunity to oversee and develop multiple supported living services.
• A varied role covering Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of the people supported.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.