Supported Living Manager

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 £32,000 to £34,000 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