CrawlJobs Logo

Supported Living Service Manager

United Kingdom, Rochdale/Greater Manchester area 38000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 18, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Stepping Stones Services provides high-quality, person-centred supported living and outreach support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Our focus is on promoting independence, inclusion, and choice, ensuring every person we support can lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. As part of the Optimo Care Group, we are proud to be part of a trusted organisation employing over 1,500 professionals across the North of England, all dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Supported Living Service Manager to oversee the effective running of our services at Stepping Stones Services. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care while leading a team that shares our values of respect, integrity, and empowerment. Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will manage day to day operations, compliance, staffing, and service quality across multiple supported living settings. This role is ideal for a proactive manager who thrives in a fast paced environment and is committed to supporting both staff and individuals to achieve their full potential.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the operational delivery of supported living services in your remit, ensuring person centred approaches that promote independence and inclusion
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure staff are trained, supported, and motivated
  • Build strong relationships with service users, families, local authorities, and commissioning bodies
  • Oversee referrals, assessments, and support planning processes, ensuring timely and effective responses
  • Ensure visibility and accessibility across all services, including participation in the on-call rota
  • Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and all relevant legislation
  • Maintain up to date records, audits, and reporting in line with company and regulatory requirements
  • Lead investigations into complaints, incidents, and safeguarding concerns, ensuring learning and accountability
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and robust quality assurance
  • Provide clear direction and ongoing support to team leaders and support staff
  • Oversee recruitment, induction, supervision, and training processes (in partnership with our People Services team)
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture built on trust, respect, and professional growth
  • Lead by example, promoting our organisational values in all areas of service delivery
  • Monitor performance against targets, budgets, and KPIs
  • Identify and act on opportunities for service improvement and growth
  • Contribute to business planning, reviews, and partnership development with local stakeholders
  • Maintain a strong local presence to support brand reputation and community engagement

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Service Manager within supported living or similar adult social care setting
  • Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and best practice standards
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)
  • Flexible approach to working hours, with participation in on-call duties
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What we offer

  • Training & Development: Access to the Optimo Learning Academy and support to complete relevant qualifications
  • Career Progression: Clear opportunities for advancement within the Optimo Care Group
  • Supportive Environment: Inclusive, values-led culture with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Reward Gateway discount platform
  • £250 Refer-a-Friend scheme

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Supported Living Service Manager

8 matching positions

Supported Living Service Manager

Service Manager - Supported Living (Learning Disabilities). Recruiting for a Ser...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Colchester
Salary
Salary:
32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year
compass-associates.com Logo
Compass Associates
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in a leadership role within either a residential or supported living service for adults with Mental Health, Complex Needs, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Good knowledge of CQC regulations
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Oversee a small cluster of Supported Living Services in the Colchester and surrounding area
What we offer
What we offer
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Supported Living Service Manager

Consensus is a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 - 42000.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Plenty of experience working with those with Learning Disabilities or complex behaviours
  • Experienced Service Manager looking for a new challenge – with a background in Supported Living or Residential Services
  • Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Confident, flexible and efficient – happy to work on a shift basis and, where required, be on call
  • Committed to providing person-centred care that provides equitable opportunities
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Enable the people we support to lead a fulfilling life and to maximise their independence to enable them to achieve their full potential
  • Ensure the wellbeing of the team is prioritised, and that they are given the appropriate tools and opportunities to excel in their current role and future career
  • Ensure the service is run in an efficient and responsible manner, balancing the achievement of budget with the ethos of excellent quality
  • Effectively manage financial performance, with financial resources appropriately managed & controlled
  • Promote quality assurance, working towards legal, clinical, statutory, and organisational obligations, to develop effective work strategies and processes, ensuring that the business is run in an efficient and responsible manner
  • Ensure full and accurate reporting of management information, maximising quality and compliance
  • Be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
What we offer
What we offer
  • Discretionary 10% annual bonus scheme
  • 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year
  • Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform
  • Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy
  • Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary
  • Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday
  • Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform
  • Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Supported Living Service Manager

We're looking for a Supported Living Manager who brings more than just experienc...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Merthyr Tydfil
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 GBP / Year
accomplish-group.co.uk Logo
Accomplish
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experienced as a Service Manager or Deputy Manager within Supported Living
  • Must hold a QCF 3 and be working towards QCF 5
  • Must be able to register with Social Care Wales
  • Support with the growth of the portfolio
  • Able to manage dispersed teams
  • Committed to supporting people to live lifestyles of their choosing
  • Broad experience of managing people, service and quality within Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
  • Maintain accurate and clear records
  • Financial and/or budgetary experience
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Overseeing and supporting sites predominantly across the Merthyr area
  • Shaping lives of both the people in our care and the team around you
  • Being a leader, an advocate, and a driving force for positive change
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus Scheme - Earn 21% of your salary
  • Mileage- Between Head Office and service sites
  • Clinical & Specialist Advice- Your home will have an assigned team of Clinical and Specialist Advisors who are dedicated to your region
  • Annual Leave - 32 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Career Progression – We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group
  • DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
  • Ongoing Training and Development – Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity- When you want to start or grow your own family and feel financially secure
  • Festive Gift- Our way of saying "Thank you!" for your hard work at Christmas
  • Pension Scheme – start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Supported Living Service Manager

As the Service Manager you will have day to day responsibility for the managemen...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Poole
Salary
Salary:
45000.00 GBP / Year
accomplish-group.co.uk Logo
Accomplish
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experienced as a Service Manager within Supported Living
  • Must hold a NVQ 5 in Health and Social Care
  • Must be able to register with CQC
  • Multi-Site Experience
  • Able to manage dispersed teams
  • Committed to supporting people to live lifestyles of their choosing
  • Broad experience of managing people, service and quality within Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
  • Maintain accurate and clear records
  • Financial and/or budgetary experience
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Day to day responsibility for the management of staff to ensure the delivery of person-centered support services for adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex care needs in their own home
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus Scheme - Earn 21% of your salary
  • Annual Leave - 32 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Career Progression
  • DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff Referral Scheme – earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend
  • EPIC Awards – monthly recognition
  • Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card and out HAPI app
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Local Service Manager - Adult Service - Supported Living

A well-established supported housing provider is seeking an experienced Local Se...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Bath
Salary
Salary:
40904.00 - 43057.00 GBP / Year
compass-associates.com Logo
Compass Associates
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Manager or Local Service Manager within mental health or wider social care services
  • Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care management, or a clear commitment and eligibility to achieve this qualification
  • Solid track record of successfully managing regulated services in line with quality standards, safeguarding requirements, and regulatory expectations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with staff teams, senior managers, regional leaders, and external professionals
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, coupled with the resilience required to balance competing priorities across three services in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Providing clear operational oversight and leadership, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that meets the diverse needs of all service users
  • Working closely with the Area Service Manager to ensure all service delivery meets standards, regulatory requirements, internal quality frameworks, and contractual obligations
  • Leading, supporting, and developing staff teams, fostering a positive, stable, and communicative culture that promotes retention and professional growth
  • Planning, coordinating, and implementing service enhancements, drawing on best practice to maintain well-run, safe, and fully compliant services
  • Acting as the primary on-site contact for the service, building robust relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and representing the organisation professionally
  • Working primarily on-site and participating in a shared on-call rota (currently approximately 1 in 12)
What we offer
What we offer
  • Structured support from a collaborative and supportive leadership structure
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a niche mental health supported living service
  • Access to a structured induction, fully funded qualifications such as the Level 5 Diploma, and wider learning and development opportunities
  • Clear progression routes within a respected, charity-based provider
  • Flexibility around core hours
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Service Manager - Supported Living

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Carlisle
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management/Registered Managers Award/NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (Preferred) or willing to work towards
  • Prior experience as a manager within health and social care in required
  • Strong staff management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, health and social care legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Enthusiasm, passion and determination to achieve Outstanding and deliver the highest quality person cantered care
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide leadership, management, and clear direction in delivery of all services within your defined area(s) of responsibility
  • You will work alongside the Heads of departments within the organisation, supporting with the strategic overview and direction of the services
  • You will assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the organisational overall aims and objectives/targets
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the people supported and make amendments as required, alongside the Area Manager and PBS Lead
  • You will lead, direct and support Team Leaders and Support Workers and other colleagues to provide and maintain the highest quality service
  • You will be accountable for all contractual regulations to ensure that all compliance is fully met, and robust quality assurance measures are monitored across the service
  • This role will require the individual to be based within the services the majority of the week ensuring compliance and oversight is at the forefront
  • Working closely with local authority on referrals and ongoing client engagement
What we offer
What we offer
  • Career development
  • employee assistance program
  • referral bonus
  • pension scheme
  • social events
  • structured training and development programs
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Service Manager - Supported Living

As Service Manager you are responsible for the operational day to day management...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Gloucester
Salary
Salary:
27560.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • NVQ level 3 or above
  • 12 months experience in similar role
  • Experience managing a service for adults with additional needs
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • To maintain a high-quality service
  • To ensure the service complies with the requirements of the Health & Social Care Legislation, Precious policies and procedures
  • To support with the monthly Registered Managers audit to monitor the service performance
  • Where service improvements are identified in the monthly audit or any other external or internal audits
  • Ensure the SIP is maintained as a live document and kept updated at least monthly as a minimum
  • Ensure the online staff rota system is updated with all payroll, month-end and lockdown deadlines met
  • To always ensure the service delivery is person centred and this is evidenced in the support plans, rotas, staff and service meetings, induction, training and culture of the service
  • To ensure that all necessary records are complete, accurate and legible, and available to authorised persons when required
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Service Manager - Supported Living

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Carlisle
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management/Registered Managers Award/NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (Preferred) or willing to work towards
  • Prior experience as a manager within health and social care in required
  • Strong staff management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, health and social care legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Enthusiasm, passion and determination to achieve Outstanding and deliver the highest quality person cantered care
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide leadership, management, and clear direction in delivery of all services within your defined area(s) of responsibility
  • Work alongside the Heads of departments within the organisation, supporting with the strategic overview and direction of the services
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the organisational overall aims and objectives/targets
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the people supported and make amendments as required, alongside the Area Manager and PBS Lead
  • Lead, direct and support Team Leaders and Support Workers and other colleagues to provide and maintain the highest quality service
  • Be accountable for all contractual regulations to ensure that all compliance is fully met, and robust quality assurance measures are monitored across the service
  • Be based within the services the majority of the week ensuring compliance and oversight is at the forefront
  • Working closely with local authority on referrals and ongoing client engagement
What we offer
What we offer
  • Career development
  • employee assistance program
  • referral bonus
  • pension scheme
  • social events
  • structured training and development programs
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right