Supported Living Manager – Complex Needs Service
- Worthing, West Sussex
- £43,000+ per annum
- Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Monday–Friday | On-call rota required
Are you an experienced Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or care leader ready for your next step in a role where your leadership will make a real and lasting impact?
SDR Care is seeking a Supported Living Manager to lead a bespoke supported living service in Worthing, supporting a young individual with autism, a learning disability, complex health needs, including epilepsy.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a highly personalised service , helping someone to live more independently, build confidence, and enjoy a fulfilling life in their own home.
Our values guide us in everything we deliver:
Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility We believe that great care is built on great leadership, and we invest in our teams through strong support, ongoing development, and a positive, values-led culture.
What We Offer
- £43,000+ annual salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance (post probation)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility)
- Structured induction programme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Strong and supportive senior leadership team
- Employee referral scheme
- Enhanced company sick pay (post probation)
About the Role
As Supported Living Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, development, and day-to-day running of a highly personalised supported living service.
You will:
- Lead, support, and develop a dedicated care team
- Ensure high-quality, consistent person-centred support
- Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
- Maintain full CQC compliance and regulatory standards
- Oversee care planning, audits, and service quality
- Build strong relationships with the individual, family, and professionals
- Create and maintain a calm, structured, and positive service culture
This is a role where your leadership directly shapes outcomes, experiences, and quality of life every single day.
About the Individual We Support
The person at the heart of this service:
- Is a young individual with autism, learning disabilities, complex health needs, and epilepsy
- Enjoys outdoor activities, music, water play, and trampolining
- Thrives on structure, consistency, and positive relationships
- Benefits from calm, proactive, and person-centred support
Your leadership will help ensure they continue to grow in confidence, independence, and life experiences.
About You
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who has:
✔ Experience as a Supported Living Manager, Registered Manager, or Deputy Manager
✔ Strong background in autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs
✔ Good understanding of CQC regulations and compliance standards
✔ Experience leading, supervising, and developing care teams
✔ Strong organisational and communication skills
✔ A calm, consistent, and values-driven leadership style
✔ A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Apply Today
[email protected] or call 07484 482896
Important Information
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: 6th July 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Pay: From £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Complex Needs Management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
