Supported Living Manager Adults Learning Disability

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Workington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care service provider in Workington is looking for a Supported Living Manager to oversee operations for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage individual support plans, and ensure high-quality care delivery. This full-time position offers training, career development, and generous benefits including a pension and annual leave. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Join a collaborative team committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Full induction and training programme

Scope for career and personal development

Wellness support, EAP

28 days annual leave

Pension

Rewards and incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supported living or adult social care.
• Strong understanding of care standards and regulations.
• Car driver with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of supported living services.
• Manage and support a team of care staff, providing supervision.
• Develop and implement individualised support plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Supported Living Manager - Adults Learning Disabilities

Workington, Permanent Full time with generous benefits including

• Full Induction and Training programme
• Scope for career and personal development
• Collaborative team environment and Well being support, EAP.
• Pension, Annual leave of 28 days
• Rewards and Incentives

Working for an established provider of care and support to vulnerable people with learning disability, complex needs and mental health needs we are seeking a skilledadás Supported Living Manager to oversee supported living services in Workington area, Cumbria.

Role

• Lead and oversee the day-to‑day operations of supported living services for adults with learning disability.
• Manage and support a team of care staff, providing supervision, training and performance management to ensure high‑quality care delivery.
• Develop and implement individualised support plans tailored to each service user’s needs and preferences.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, their families and external agencies.
• Monitor service quality through audits, feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a person‑centred approach, empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and independence.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in supported living, adult social care or a similar setting, with a strong understanding of care standards and regulations.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with service users, families and professionals.
• Relevant）は qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent; Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Car driver with access to your own vehicle.
• Flexibility to be part of the On‑call rota (1 in 3 weeks) paid at £65.00 on call allowance and to work on shift where required which would be 50% of the role.

If you’re ready for that next step in your career and meet the above criteria please apply now!