Supported Living Manager - Clinical

Nightingale Hammerson; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a Supported Living Manager to oversee two supported living sites in the UK. The role involves ensuring safe, person-centered support, maintaining CQC compliance, and providing clinical governance. The ideal candidate is an NMC-registered nurse with leadership experience in supported living and knowledge of safeguarding standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays

Company contributory Pension scheme

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Life insurance and access to private medical cover

Employee referral bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse with PIN (RGN); other clinical background considered.
• Experience in supported living/community LD & autism.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations ensuring safe, person-centered support.
• Maintain CQC compliance with audits and action plans.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and incident learning.

Skills

NMC-registered nurse with PIN(RGN)

Leadership in supported living/community LD & autism

Knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Supported Living Manager (Clinical)

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum DOE + annual bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours, Mon–Fri + on‑call)

Location: Lancing, BN15, West Sussex, UK.

Company: Exclusively via Pivotal People (confidential client)

About the Role

Lead specialist adult care across two supported living sites with single occupancy. You’ll be supernumerary to the rota, supported by a Deputy, on‑site teams, senior management, and head‑office teams, giving you the space and opportunity to develop a well‑led and outstanding service: people, quality, and clinical governance.

You’ll support adults with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and epilepsy, while providing clinical governance across specialist services. The scope and pace enable you to influence from day one, with a clear pathway to broader clinical leadership as services expand.

About the Organisation

A growing family‑owned provider operating across Sussex and Hampshire with clear expansion plans. The organisation has a rapidly increasing reputation as a great employer, supported by a values‑driven culture, hands‑on leadership, and investment in people, training, and clinical quality. You’ll be backed by on‑site teams, senior management, and a responsive head office, with a defined growth pathway for the future. 'Bespoke' is a core value—everything they do centres on their service users and ensuring tailored care for each individual's needs.

Responsibilities of the Supported Living Manager

• Lead day‑to‑day operations across two single‑occupancy supported living sites, ensuring safe, person‑centred support.
• Maintain CQC compliance (Single Assessment Framework): audits, action plans and continuous improvement.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding, medication governance and incident learning.
• Provide clinical governance input across specialist services (policies, protocols, competencies and training).
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, MDTs, commissioners and community partners.
• Manage rotas, budgets and accurate reporting.

Skills and Essential Requirements

• NMC‑registered nurse with PIN(RGN); other clinical background considered
• Leadership and management experience in supported living/community LD & autism; PBS exposure.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Calm, values‑led leadership with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• UK right to work (visa sponsorship not available), enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references.
• Full UK driving licence (and access to own vehicle).

Benefits

• 31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
• Company contributory Pension scheme. 3/5%
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Life insurance and access to private medical cover post‑probation.
• Company sick pay (post‑probation).
• Employee referral bonus (T&Cs apply).
• Structured induction, ongoing CPD and a supportive, values‑led culture.
• Clear progression as services expand (pathway into broader clinical leadership and potential Registered Manager remit).

Apply now, as Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

Questions? Call 01903 963805.

Pivotal People is recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client.

Equal opportunities: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

Salary / Benefits: negotiable up to c. £50,000 plus annual bonus and fantastic supporting employee package