Supported Living Manager

Supported Living Manager—Stockport, Cheshire

Learning Disabilities, Autism, Complex Care.

My client is a well-established, not-for-profit care provider looking for a manager to oversee their Supported Living services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in the Stockport area.

• Oversee a small number of properties where adults with complex needs—including learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities—are supported to live as independently as possible.
• Manage a team, including recruitment, performance management, staff well-being, and rota planning across all properties in the Stockport area.
• Ensure teams deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in line with CQC standards; manage quality & compliance, conduct audits and address any areas requiring improvement.
• Oversee additional aspects such as medication audits, policy adherence, and other service areas.
• Collaborate with Team Managers in separate services and work closely with the senior management team.

• Experience working with adults with complex care needs, gained in supported living or residential care settings.
• Strong knowledge of CQC care standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in quality and compliance management, including audits and improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams, conduct recruitment, and maintain staff well-being.
• Comfortable managing staffing rotas across multiple locations.

You will be supported by a passionate and approachable senior management team who are knowledgeable, available, and involved across all services in the area. The organisation has built an excellent reputation for being highly creative, offering unique services that make a huge difference to vulnerable people and their families. Opportunities for progression exist, especially with new services and growth planned for this year.

This position does NOT require you to take on a CQC registration.

In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, all applicants meeting the minimum criteria will receive consideration without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.