Supported Living Manager

Supported Living Manager – Learning Disability and Autism Services

Annual Salary: £13.65 – £13.90 per hour – £26,617.50 – £27,105.00 (based on qualifications and experience)
Location: Durham

This company is looking for a dedicated and experienced Supported Living Manager to oversee high-quality support services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re passionate about person-centred care and have experience in managing care services, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role:

• Manage and supervise a team to deliver individualised, person-centred support.
• Ensure service users receive a fulfilling, valued life and are actively engaged in the community.
• Develop and implement support plans tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.
• Directly manage the quality of care, ensuring compliance with Creative Support, CQC, and Service Commissioners’ standards.
• Provide staff supervision, coaching, and development to foster high performance and excellent customer service.
• Work closely with families, professionals, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of three years’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other support needs.
• At least two years’ experience supervising staff or managing services in a similar setting.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to foster warm, trusting relationships with service users and staff alike.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the service’s needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £26,617.50 – £27,105.00 per annum.
• Holidays: 33 days! 25 days plus 8 statutory days, with an additional birthday holiday bonus.
• On-Call Payments: Participate in the on-call rota with appropriate payments.
• Enhanced Pay: Additional pay for working during Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment pension scheme with The People’s Pension.
• Life Assurance: Non-contributory group life assurance providing a death-in-service benefit of two times the annual salary.
• Discretionary Benefits: Including paid paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave, compassionate leave, and up to 5 days of carer’s leave annually.
• Employee Assistance Service: Free 24/7 counselling and advice service covering benefits, financial matters, health, and legal issues.
• Additional Perks: Hospital Saturday Fund, discounted annual rail season ticket, ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme (£200 in vouchers), and ‘Welcome Back’ grants for returning employees.

If you have the required experience and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while developing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking and supportive team dedicated to promoting positive change!

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