Support Manager Learning Disabilities

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Supported Living Manager to provide leadership in our Wakefield Learning Disabilities services and help us continue delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Whilst this position does not hold Registered Manager responsibility, it offers an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their leadership career, with the potential to progress into a Registered Manager role in the future. Role Responsibility As Supported Living Manager, you will be responsible for the operational leadership and performance of multiple supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Providing leadership, coaching and support to a team of 4 Team Managers. Overseeing the delivery of support across 9 supported living properties. Ensuring support plans, risk assessments and service delivery models remain effective and compliant. Monitoring and improving quality, compliance and performance across all services. Leading on safeguarding, incident management and risk reduction. Supporting recruitment, retention, development and succession planning. Managing budgets, staffing levels and service performance. Building positive relationships with commissioners, social workers, families and other stakeholders. Supporting business growth and service development opportunities. Ensuring services are inspection-ready and operate in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. Experience managing supported living, learning disability or social care services. Strong knowledge of person-centred approaches and positive risk management. Experience of performance management, quality assurance and service improvement. Strong financial and resource management skills. Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements within social care. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. NVQ Level 4/5 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards) About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 34 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 36 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Attached documents Supported Living Manager JDPS.