Supported Living Manager

Walsingham Support; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS Pension scheme

Apprenticeship offer

Life assurance

Bereavement helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Walsingham Rewards Scheme

Training & CPD opportunities

Long service awards

Recommend a friend bonus

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Walsingham Support in Tamworth seeks a Supported Living Manager to lead a small 4-bed service at House 20, ensuring person-centred care for residents with learning disabilities and autism. You will oversee staff, care plans, safety, and compliance, while developing budgets and relationships with families and external professionals.

You will work to create an inclusive, supportive team environment, manage sleep-ins, and contribute to service growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong budgeting and resource management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the team and conduct regular supervisions and training.
• Ensure services comply with CQC standards and other frameworks.
• Develop personalized care plans reflecting residents’ needs and goals.
• Foster effective communication with residents, families and professionals.
• Oversee safeguarding, finances, and rosters to support service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Equality & Inclusion

Staff Training

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

As a Supported Living Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and operation of our supported living services. You will ensure that high-quality care is provided to our residents in a person-centered and holistic manner. Your role will involve:

• Leading, managing, and developing a team of support staff.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Overseeing care plans and risk assessments to meet the individual needs of each resident.
• Building strong relationships with residents, their families, and other stakeholders.
• Managing budgets and resources efficiently.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive environment that respects diversity and individual choice.

Supported Living Manager Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong leadership to your team, ensuring staff are well-supported and motivated.
• Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and training sessions.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Maintain high standards of care, ensuring services comply with CQC regulations and other relevant frameworks.

PERSON-CENTERED CARE

• Develop and implement personalized care plans that reflect the individual needs, preferences, and goals of each resident.

COMMUNICATION

• Foster effective communication within the team, with residents, families, and external professionals.

SAFEGUARDING

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents, implementing safeguarding policies and procedures effectively.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Oversee the financial aspects of the service, including budgeting, invoicing, and resource allocation.

Supported Living Manager Qualifications & Experience

ESSENTIAL

• A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role within social care.
• A relevant qualification in Health & Social Care. Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent understanding of autism, mental health issues, and learning disabilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in a supported living environment.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulations.
• Experience in staff training and development.

Our Interview Process Transparency & Support

We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. That's why, as part of your interview preparation, we will PROVIDE THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE. We want you to feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT OUR STAFF AND OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS TO EACH SUPPORTED LIVING MANAGER

• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Paid Enhanced DBS Pension scheme contributions.
• We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Bereavement helpline.
• Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings

This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build genuine relationships with the people you care for and your staff team.

About the role

Supported Living Manager required for House 20 in Tamworth overseeing the day the day management of a friendly 4 bed Supported Living House with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

This is a brand new service supporting 4 new people in the service.

This is a small service and could be a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a more senior role.

The service will require sleep ins every night of the week and these will need to be shared out between the team. This will be in addition to the salary and will be paid at £55 per night.

A mixture across the week including every other weekend.

READ WHAT OUR STAFF TEAM SAY ABOUT WORKING FOR WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

COME AND WORK AT WALSINGHAM SUPPORT - WE VALUE OUR TEAMS.