Supported Living Scheme Manager

The Grace Eyre Foundaiton; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Eyre Foundation is recruiting a Scheme Manager for a brand-new specialist service in Hove. This role will lead a small staff team to deliver safe, person-centred housing support for residents with acquired brain injury and physical disabilities, helping them live independently.

You will model best practice, supervise quality monitoring, and work with housing providers, families, professionals and community groups to create a welcoming, empowering living environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a staff team to deliver safe, person-centred housing support.
• Model good practice and maintain high standards through supervision and quality monitoring.
• Work with housing providers, families, professionals and community groups to create a welcoming living environment.

Job description

Grace Eyre is one of the oldest and most innovative charities in the UK. We're committed to supporting a range of people, including people with an acquired brain injury, physical disabilities, learning disability and autistic people.

Our mission is to provide good homes and pioneering support, connections and experiences led by Our Charter, where voice, choice, growth and happiness lead the way.

Are you an experienced social care leader who is passionate about high-quality, person-centred support?

We are excited to be recruiting a Scheme Manager for our brand-new specialist service in Hove. This unique development provides high-quality, long-term affordable housing for people living with acquired brain injuries and/or physical disabilities, supporting residents to live independently in a safe, accessible and welcoming community.

The scheme comprises 28 beautifully designed, fully accessible purpose-built apartments, each with its own private entrance and outdoor space or balcony. Residents will also benefit from our inviting communal areas, including a ground-floor community lounge, an additional shared space on the upper floor, and a stunning rooftop garden offering panoramic views across Hove. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping a vibrant new service and making a lasting difference to people's lives.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will manage and support a staff team to provide safe, responsive and empowering services that promote independence, choice and wellbeing. You will lead from the front, model good practice and maintain high standards through supervision and quality monitoring.

You will work closely with housing providers, families, professionals and community groups organising social events and activities and create a positive, vibrant living environment where people feel safe, connected and proud of where they live.