Supported Living Manager

Social Care 2 Recruit; Warrington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new service

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive management

Impact lives

Job summary

Social Care 2 Recruit is seeking an experienced Supported Living Manager to lead a brand-new service in Warrington. You will oversee day-to-day operations, build a dedicated team and establish high-quality, person-centred care from the ground up.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of CQC standards. You will recruit, induct and supervise staff while ensuring compliant practices and positive outcomes for the people supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living management.
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, inducting and supervising staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new staff team.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the service.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory standards.
• Build relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain records and complete audits.
• Promote independence, dignity and inclusion.
• Support service development and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Person-centred care

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Supported Living Manager - Warrington | £40,000

Location: Warrington

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Service: Brand-new Supported Living Service

Provider: Established Care Provider

Hours: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Supported Living Manager to lead a brand-new service in Warrington for an established and highly regarded care provider.

This is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of the service and play a key role in building the team, establishing strong systems and creating a high-quality, person-centred service from the ground up.

The Role

As Supported Living Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the service. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure excellent standards of care and support, and create an environment where the people we support can live fulfilling, independent lives.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a new staff team
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred support
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the service
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and development of staff
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards
• Building positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate records and completing audits
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity and inclusion
• Supporting the service through its development and growth

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, motivated and genuinely passionate about supported living.

You will ideally have:

• Previous management experience within supported living, social care or a similar setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience managing and developing a care/support team
• A strong understanding of person-centred care
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of a new service
• A positive, hands‑on approach and the ability to lead by example

What's on Offer

• £40,000 salary
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new service
• Support from an established care provider
• Real opportunity to shape and develop the service
• Professional development and career progression
• Supportive senior management team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support

If you're an experienced Supported Living Manager looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make your mark from day one, we'd love to hear from you.