Supported Living Manager – Build & Lead a New Specialist Service Location: East Sussex (must be local or able to commute reliably) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Driving: Full UK driving licence essential (community access required) This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Supported Living Manager to take full leadership of a brand-new specialist service supporting a young person with autism, a learning disability, ADHD, and complex behavioural needs. The role requires experience supporting individuals who present with dysregulated behaviour, which may at times include aggression. You will use calm, consistent, and person-centred approaches to ensure safe and effective support. You will be responsible for building the service from the ground up - shaping the culture, recruiting and leading the team, and establishing consistently high standards of therapeutic, person-centred care. If you are looking for a role where you can truly lead, influence, and create something meaningful, this is that opportunity. At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility – and as a Supported Living Manager you will model and embed these values across your team and service What makes this role different This is not a “maintain an existing service” role. You will be: Building a brand-new supported living service from inception Recruiting and shaping your own team Setting the culture, expectations, and operational standards Working closely with senior leadership to define best practice Delivering a highly structured, therapeutic, person-centred model of care You will have real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Key Responsibilities Lead, recruit, induct, and develop a new supported living team Establish a safe, structured, and high-quality service Embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches across the service Provide leadership in managing complex behaviours and crisis prevention Ensure full compliance with safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Oversee care planning, documentation, and quality assurance Maintain a hands-on leadership presence, including rota involvement where required Work closely with senior management to develop and evolve the service model Who we are looking for Strong experience in autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs services Proven experience as a Supported Living Manager, Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy ready to step up Background in high-support or behaviourally complex environments Strong leadership and team-building experience Confident knowledge of safeguarding and MCA Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent under pressure Ability to lead consistently in challenging environments What we offer £45,000 – £55,000 salary (DOE) Mileage allowance for community visits Private medical cover Pension scheme 23 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata) Structured induction and onboarding programme Strong ongoing leadership support Employee referral bonus (£200 £300 after 1 year) Apply today If you’re ready to lead a brand-new specialist service and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. careers@sdrgroup.co.uk 07484 482896 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A DBS check will be required following offer. Early applications are encouraged, as this vacancy may close once filled.