Service Leader Supported Living Learning Disabilities & Autism

Company: Charity That Puts People First
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Location: Wigan
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Job DescriptionService Leader Supported Living (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Salary: £33,482 per yearLocation: Skelmersdale

Join a Charity That Puts People First

We are working with a multi-award-winning social care charity that is passionate about changing lives every single day. With a strong focus on choice, dignity, and independence, they deliver innovative supported living services across England and Scotland.

This is a service where your work genuinely matters, and your leadership will help shape brighter futures for the people we support.

The Role

We are looking for a compassionate and confident Service Leader to guide and inspire a dedicated team of support workers.

You will be supporting adults with:

  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Physical disabilities
  • Complex needs and behaviours that may challenge

No two days are the same from daily routines and personal care to community activities, holidays, and life skills development, youll play a key role in helping people build independence and enjoy meaningful lives.

Youll also be responsible for leading a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone who leads with heart, purpose, and resilience.

You will have:

  • Experience in a health and social care leadership role
  • A genuine passion for supporting people to live independently
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
  • A flexible, positive, and can-do attitude
  • Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
  • Knowledge of autism and/or trauma-informed approaches (desirable)
  • Confidence using basic IT systems

You will be someone who can balance hands-on support with strong leadership and decision-making.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above) desirable
  • Proven relevant experience in a similar role is essential

Benefits & Whats on Offer

  • £33,482 annual salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • No uniform wear your own casual clothes
  • Flexible working hours and shift patterns
  • Paid DBS / PVG check
  • Pension scheme
  • Shopping discounts scheme
  • Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
  • Financial hardship fund
  • Investment in wellbeing and mental health support
  • Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Work for a multi-award-winning charity investing profits back into people and communities

Why Join?

This isnt just a job its a chance to be part of a service that truly invests in people. Youll be supported, valued, and given every opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference every single day.

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If youre ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that changes lives, wed love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026