Supported Living Manager
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Supported Living Manager
💷 Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
📍 Location: The service will be in East Sussex Candidates should be local or able to commute reliably.
🕒 Hours: 40 hours per week
🚗 Driving is a key part of this role, ensuring our service users receive the support they need.
The Role
You will manage a newly developed supported living service for a young individual with:
- Autism with features of demand avoidance
- A moderate learning disability
- Episodes of dysregulated behaviour
- A history of significant distress which has, at times, resulted in property damage
This role requires calm, therapeutic leadership within a high-need environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, recruit, and induct a brand-new staff team
- Establish a safe, structured, and person-centred environment
- Support staff in de-escalation and positive behaviour approaches
- Uphold safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act principles
- Be primarily supernumerary while also forming part of the rota
The service will initially operate with a 3:1 staffing ratio during the day and two waking night staff. Future staffing levels will be reviewed based on how well the individual settles.
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience managing or supporting individuals with complex autism and dysregulated behaviours
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of mental capacity
- Experience in environments where physical intervention may be required
- Resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven leadership in high-need or intensive support settings
- Previous management experience preferred; experienced Deputy Managers (3+ years in similar environments) will be considered
- Supported living experience desirable
What We Offer
- 🚗 Mileage Allowance
- 💼 Pension & Benefits Package, including private medical cover
- 🌴 23 Days Holiday - Plus usual bank holidays (pro-rata)
- 📚 Structured Induction & Probation – Comprehensive onboarding support
- 🤝 Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
- 💰 Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 upon appointment and a further £300 at the one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)
Apply Today
If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your skills and passion can truly make a difference, join our [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] family.
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