Supported Living Manager

Position: Supported Living Manager (Permanent)
Manager

Location:

Burnham on Sea, Somerset
This role is for the Living Services Department for 6 individual Houses for people to live independently in the community.
Ever felt that your leadership experience in adult social care could create real, lasting impact beyond day-to-day management?

This role offers the opportunity to lead high quality services that genuinely change lives.
At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and values led care provider for an experienced Service Manager to oversee supported living services based in Somerset.
This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, leading community-based services that support adults with autism and complex needs to live independently and confidently.
What you will be doing:

* Leading and managing the day-to-day designated adult services for Autism and complex needs, to ensure they are safe, effective and aligned with the companies values.

* Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance

* Prepare services for inspections and drive continuous improvement

* Lead and develop staff through supervision, coaching and performance management

* Manage recruitment, retention, and workforce planning

* Oversee delegated budgets and support financial sustainability

* Build positive relationships with families, commissioners, and partner agencies

* Prepare services for inspection readiness
What we are looking for:

* Experience managing adult social care services, ideally within autism or complex needs

* Strong leadership and people management capability

* Sound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements

* Ability to manage competing priorities and operational challenges

* A values driven and resilient approach to leadership
Desirable:

* Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

* Experience of service improvement or transformation

* Understanding of person centered and trauma informed practice
Why you will love this role:

* Salary of £32,577.00 to £44,075.00 per annum

* 33 days annual leave including public holidays, with buy and sell options

* Pension scheme and life assurance (2x your base salary)

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

* Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support

* Employee Assistance Programme and mindfulness resources

* Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts