Supported Living Manager

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Job Reference HCC/1722/1824

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £49,817 progressing to £55,224 Working Hours: 37.0 Location: Bushey Closing Date: 01/11/2026 Job Category: Adult Social Care Region / Division: Bushey

Job Introduction

Job Title: Supported Living Manager
Starting Salary: £49,817 progressing to £55,244 per annum 
Hours: 37
Location: Bushey
Contract Type: Permanent 
Directorate: Adult Care Services

About the team

The people who live at Manor House Supported Living have full and varied lives but also need day to day support as they have learning, or other, disabilities. We support and empower up to 26 people. We support all individuals to live as independently as possible.
We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career. The manager oversees the operational management of these services, working collaboratively to better the lives of the people we support. As the manager, you will be accountable for ensuring safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

About the role

To manage support for adults with learning disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission. 

Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Housing Association, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.

Developing and empowering staff to support adults with learning disabilities of which, some will have other needs, such as physical disabilities and some with other complex needs.

You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans. 

Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.

Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.

About you 

Essential: 

•    RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

•    Full driving license

•    Managerial experience in a social care setting

•    Experience of working within regulatory and inspection frameworks i.e. CQC or PAMMS

•    Experience working with adults with disabilities

•    Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is Level 12. Please locate the job profile here: 

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To hear more about this opportunity please contact Anita Trowbridge, Group Manager on [phone removed] for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: 16 November 2026

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How to apply 

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge