Team Manager – Supported Living & Residential Care
Location: Prestwich Contract: Permanent Reports to: Operational Network Manager
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to lead a dispersed supported living and residential care service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
You will manage a team delivering high-quality, person-centred support in people’s own homes and supported accommodation settings. This is a key leadership role where you will act as a positive role model, maintain excellent standards of care, promote independence and community inclusion, and work closely with health and social care professionals, families, and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the day-to-day operations across the supported living and residential service
* Provide strong leadership, supervision, and development to the support team, including regular supervision, appraisals, and training
* Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans and health action plans
* Ensure high standards of personal care, medication management, nutrition, safeguarding, and risk assessments
* Monitor budgets, staff rotas, and resources to deliver efficient and effective support
* Build and maintain positive relationships with the people we support, their families, commissioners, and partner agencies
* Promote choice, independence, dignity, and meaningful community participation
* Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements
* Participate in on-call duties and act up for senior managers when required
Essential Requirements:
* Substantial experience in adult social care, particularly with learning disabilities or complex needs
* Proven track record of managing or supervising staff in a care setting
* Good working knowledge of person-centred approaches, safeguarding, and CQC regulations
* Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and organisational skills
* Ability to manage a dispersed service effectively
* Commitment to promoting independence, rights, and community inclusion
* Full UK driving licence is desirable
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary (depending on experience)
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
* Supportive management structure with clear progression pathways
* Company pension scheme and additional staff benefits
* The chance to make a meaningful difference by supporting adults to live independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for high-quality person-centred care and experience in supported living or learning disability services, we would love to hear from you.
This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into management while delivering truly personalised support.
Ready to apply? Please send your CV