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Are you a strong, compassionate leader looking to make a real difference in adult social care? At Kisimul Group, we provide holistic care and lifelong learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated needs. Our supported living homes are nurturing, empowering environments where people can grow, thrive, and live meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Service Manager to grow together being part of opening a brand-new supported living home from the very start. You’ll play a key role in shaping the culture, building the team, and setting the standards that will make this service an outstanding place to live and work.
Job Responsibility:
Working in partnership with families, social workers, and Kisimul’s therapeutic teams to ensure every person leads a meaningful, fulfilling life
Leading, developing, and motivating your team to provide outstanding care
Ensuring effective staff management – including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and training
Maintaining compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards
Promoting independence, dignity, and choice for the people we support
Managing budgets, resources, and staffing to ensure safe and effective service delivery
Building strong partnerships with all stakeholders and external professionals (social workers, local community and medical professionals)
Working collaboratively to reach the occupancy target of the new service
Requirements:
At least 2 years of management/supervisory experience in a care setting
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours of concern
Strong knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards, safeguarding, and person-centred care
Ability to inspire, coach, and manage teams to deliver outstanding outcomes
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties
Proven experience in setting up services from scratch
Experience of working in a supported living service
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
A clean, current driving licence
What we offer:
Competitive salary & benefits package
Continuous professional development & leadership training
The chance to work in a forward-thinking, therapeutic community model
A supportive management structure and opportunities for career progression
The rewarding experience of helping people live their best lives