Working at The Avenue you will be supporting 6 adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex support. One service user needs support with a personality disorder. There is free parking for staff and visitors and is clean internally. The service is a brick built building and offers a large garden and patio area. There are excellent transport links for staff to get to The Avenue to include 3 train stations and buses. The closest train station and bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the service. Mildred House is a Supported Living service for 6 individuals with complex needs. Currently supporting 3 males and 3 females. The service is designed to support them with complex needs to move to a person centred supported living environment within Hertfordshire. The Service will provide tailored support around the individuals’ needs, working with them to help develop their daily living skills, confidence and choice making skills. Promoting Partnership working to ensure they receive the correct level of support to help them manage their emotions and behaviours in a positive manner. Individuals will receive support to enable them to access a range of community-based opportunities of their choice and encourage them to work towards greater independence for the future. The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn’t require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship. Supported Living Service Lead – Watford Salary: £32,432.40 per annum | Full-time | Permanent We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Service Lead to oversee two Supported Living services in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead dedicated teams, ensure high-quality care, and drive continuous improvement within CareTech Community Services. About the Services The Avenue – Supporting adults with learning disabilities in a welcoming, well-maintained service with spacious, nicely decorated flats and a large garden with patio. Staff and visitors benefit from free parking. Mildred Avenue – A Supported Living service designed for individuals with complex needs, providing person-centred support to promote independence within the community. Why Join CareTech? 20 days annual leave bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Dedicated learning & development programmes Free training to achieve qualifications in Social Care Access to free online training courses across multiple topics DBS check paid before you start Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £250 per referral Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening & recognition schemes Genuine career progression opportunities CareTech Foundation grants for family & friends Your Role Lead and direct the day-to-day management of both services. Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with CQC standards. Supervise, mentor, and develop staff teams. Oversee support plans tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations. Manage budgets, health & safety, and compliance requirements. Build strong relationships with service users, families, and external agencies. Drive service improvement and quality outcomes. What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing a residential or supported living service. Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve). Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills. Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and delivering high safeguarding standards. About CareTech Established in 1993, CareTech Community Services operates over 250 services nationwide, supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating opportunities for independence. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks. CareTech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Some roles may require male or female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Apply Now If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES