Supported Living Manager

Habakuk Recruitment

Derby, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025

Job description

Are you passionate about young people and ensuring their outcomes are the best they can be? Are you passionate about delivering person centred care with empathy and understanding? I am delighted to work with my client; a visionary Care Provider in the Derby area looking for a manager with drive and ambition, yet sensitivity and a nurturing nature.

If this is you, read on and find out more.

A few key aspects of your role:

Overall responsibility for safeguarding young people
Ensuring their wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do
Line managing a team of Support Workers and other front line staff
Managing the service budget
Responding to placement requests
Case load allocation and management
Managing staffing levels and working flexibly when needed
Assessment and monitoring of our of young peoples’ progress and ensuring it is documented
To provide timely and accurate information to Local Authorities as required by our contracts
Ensuring keyworking is evidenced and aligned with young peoples’ support plans
Managing risk assessments and any works necessary are carried out & implemented

Essential for this role:

2 years' relevant management experience
NVQ Level 4 (Health & Social Care or other relevant/equivalent qualifications)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent
A full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

This is not intended to be a full job description which can be requested if selected for an informal interview.

Due to the nature of our work, My client is committed to best practice concerning safer recruitment. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service Check). All job offers will be subject to satisfactory references & criminal disclosure. You will also need to provide evidence of your right to work within the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, amended 2004.

About this role

Summary

Manage youth support services, staff, budget, and ensure safety and wellbeing of young people

Job title

Supported Living Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Derby, UK; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managementNVQ Level 4Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & ManagementUK driving license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

youth caremanagementsafeguardingperson-centered care

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Derby, UK

On-site City