Community Engagement jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Lancing, BN15, West Sussex, UK

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + Annual Bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours, Monday–Friday, plus on‑call rota)

Exclusive Partner: Pivotal People

This is an exceptional Clinical Leadership opportunity for an ambitious Nurse or clinical professional to fully own and manage a high‑quality supported living service. You will oversee two single‑occupancy sites in Lancing, supporting adults with complex needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Epilepsy.

• Clinical Focus: This is a supernumerary role, dedicated entirely to leading, mentoring, and developing the service, not filling staff rotas.
• Influence & Quality: Drive CQC excellence and maintain a truly “bespoke” model of person‑centred care from day one.
• Career Pathway: Offers a defined route into broader Clinical Leadership and potential Registered Manager status as the provider expands across Sussex and Hampshire.

Values‑Driven & People‑Focused Our client is a highly respected, privately owned provider committed to being an employer of choice. Their ethos is built on investment in people and delivering ‘Bespoke’ truly tailored care.

• Support Structure: Benefit from hands‑on senior management and robust support from dedicated on‑site teams and Head Office base in Sussex.
• Commitment to Excellence: The organisation continually invests in training, clinical quality, and values its leaders.

As the Supported Living Manager, you will serve as both the operational lead and the Clinical Anchor for both sites.

• Clinical Governance: Provide essential clinical oversight, driving high standards in protocols, competency, and training across specialist services.
• Operational Leadership: Ensure the safe, effective, and truly person‑centred support is delivered consistently across both sites.
• CQC & Quality: Lead on CQC compliance (Single Assessment Framework), audits, action plans, and continuous service improvement.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relationships with residents, families, MDTs, commissioners, and community partners.
• Team Development: Lead, coach, and mentor your on‑site teams, supported by a Deputy Manager.

We are seeking a proactive, values‑led leader with a passion for complex care:

• Clinical Qualification: NMC‑registered Nurse (RGN/RNLD/RMN) with a live PIN. (Strong non‑nursing clinical backgrounds with relevant complex care management experience will be considered.)
• Management Experience: Proven leadership/management experience in Supported Living, Community LD/Autism, or Complex Care.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of safeguarding and CQC regulations (Single Assessment Framework).
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential for site travel and community engagement.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) models.

• Compensation: Top percentile pay rate for this role – salary plus a discretionary annual bonus.
• Time Off: Generous 31 days’ annual holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Security: Life insurance and access to private medical cover post‑probation.
• Development: Structured induction, ongoing CPD, and a clear, defined progression pathway into broader Clinical Leadership.
• Financial: Company contributory pension scheme.

This is an exclusive opportunity. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis. Contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Pivotal People, to apply or discuss the role in confidence. Questions? Call 01903 963805.