Job Title: Service Manager (Supported Living)
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Wolverhampton
Lead with Purpose – Join Us as a Service Manager (Supported Living)!
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Service Manager to take responsibility for an established supported living home in Wolverhampton.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social care professional to lead a high-quality, person-centred service and support the continued development of the home. The successful candidate will initially be responsible for one supported living home, with the potential to progress into a broader Area Manager role as the organisation grows and additional homes are opened across Wolverhampton.
The role would suit an ambitious and motivated manager who is passionate about delivering excellent care and support and who is looking for the opportunity to grow with the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the supported living home, ensuring high-quality care and support is consistently delivered.
- Promote individuals’ recovery, independence, and skill development, while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
- Support the continued development and improvement of the service in line with the company’s vision, values, and objectives.
- Ensure person-centred care and support, promoting dignity, choice, independence, and positive outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, CQC standards, and company policies and procedures.
- Oversee staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and ongoing development.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring effective staffing and support arrangements.
- Ensure effective communication, administration, record keeping, and compliance across the service.
- Monitor quality assurance and service performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions.
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and health and safety within the service.
- Monitor financial management, ensuring expenditure remains within agreed budgets and financial procedures are followed.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, professionals, commissioners, and other stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and high-quality support.
- As the organisation expands, support the development of additional supported living homes across Wolverhampton, with the potential to progress into an Area Manager position overseeing multiple services.
What’s on Offer:
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40 hours per week
- Benefits Package
- Opportunity to lead and develop an established supported living service
- Potential for career progression into an Area Manager role as the organisation expands
- Opportunity to play a key role in the organisation’s future growth across Wolverhampton
- Supportive and professional working environment
Candidate Requirements:
- Valid UK Driving Licence – essential
- Proven experience in team management – essential
- Experience working within Supported Living services – essential
- NVQ Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
- Candidates working towards Level 5 in Adult Social Care will also be considered
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and support
- Good knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to recruit, motivate, develop, and lead a team effectively
- A proactive and results-driven approach, with a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care and support
- Ambition and willingness to support the organisation’s future growth and development
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The chance to make a lasting, positive impact on residents' lives.
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time hours
- Paid DBS (terms Apply)
- Funded Mandatory Training
- Opportunity to take part in bespoke training & gain qualifications relevant to your role
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Years of Service Award
- Access to Mental Health First Aider
- Excellent Opportunity for career growth and development
- Optional Birthday Off
- Pension Scheme (contribution 3% by employer and 5% by employee)
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead an established supported living service while developing your career with an organisation that has plans to expand its services across Wolverhampton. For the right candidate, there is potential to progress into a wider Area Manager role as additional homes are developed.
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, suitability for the role, and why you would be a strong fit for the service.
Inclusivity Commitment:
We are proud to support diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled individuals. We only work with partners who have a proven record of advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities in the workplace.
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Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by SquareLogik Ltd on behalf of our client. SquareLogik is a recruitment provider acting as an intermediary in the hiring process.
All applications are received and managed by SquareLogik. Candidate information will only be shared with the hiring organisation where you have applied for that specific role or have confirmed your interest in being submitted.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have you supported individuals with mental illness, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours?
Experience:
- Supported Living Management : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
